DIYguy Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 I have been attempting to create a master file with a collection of 3d parts I use repeatedly. These parts are saved as 3d symbols and batched in folders. I have also created a Record Format and Worksheet to go along with these parts. Record formats include the typical basics for part#, description, unit cost etc. Now for the problem. I have been trying to attach part specific information to the original symbol so that every time I insert the symbol in a drawing it already has the specific part number, etc attached. When I click "edit" for the symbols the Data tab shows all the information that should be there, record format "X"ed everthing looks as it should. When I place the symbol in a drawing and then check to confirm that data is present it isn't. The Object Info data tab shows the record is attached but all the information specific to the part is missing. I'm getting a little frustrated at figuring out why this isn't working. Any help????? JJ Quote Link to comment
Jonathan Pickup Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 i think I can help. You need to edit the symbols in the original file. Quote Link to comment
Jonathan Pickup Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 open the origianl file, edit one symbol make sure nothing is selected then check the Object Info Palette to make sure that the information is properly attached for others, this is covered in my essential manual where I show you how to count symbols with information attached Quote Link to comment
DIYguy Posted February 20, 2007 Author Share Posted February 20, 2007 I am in the original file. I'm creating the 3d parts in the master file, creating a copy of the part to leave behind in the drawing and then converting the original part to a symbol. I did just think of one issue that may come into play. A bunch of these parts where originaly modeled in another program. Each part was individualy exported as a single SAT file and then imported in to VW. The part reads as a "Generic Solid". Other than being a generic solid, everything else seems the same. Another thought or question...? Most of these parts consist of individual modeled pieces that are then grouped. The group is then converted to symbol. Would this make a difference? JJ Quote Link to comment
DIYguy Posted February 20, 2007 Author Share Posted February 20, 2007 Just read your 2nd post. That is what I have been doing, info seems to be there, just not following the part when placed. JJ Quote Link to comment
Petri Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 Are you sure you have the record selected? Otherwise you'll be editing defaults for the format itself. Quote Link to comment
DIYguy Posted February 20, 2007 Author Share Posted February 20, 2007 Got it! Apparently it doesn't like the "group" Ungrouped the components and in this case with all selected "added solid" to create one piece. Then repeated the process and it works fine. All data follows the part. Looks like the program doesn't like to assign individual information to a "grouped" object. JJ Quote Link to comment
atari2600 Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 Had you added new record fields to the source record format? If so, that would mean you would have to re-import the record format into the non-source file, assuming it already has the record format in the file. Good luck, there is 'usually' a reason for everything VW does. Quote Link to comment
Petri Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 Looks like the program doesn't like to assign individual information to a "grouped" object. I've had no problems with data records attached to groups. Quote Link to comment
ccroft Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 I have run into this, but only under very exact circumstances. If ALL the components of the symbol are grouped AND the insertion options are set to 'Convert to Group', the record won't stick. I guess the record gets confused about which group to attach to. If you edit the symbol and deselect Convert to Group the record will stick.Also if you edit and add an element outside the group the record will stick. I'm not sure why you would construct a symbol as a goup that inserts as a group. It's only happened to me by mistake, but I just tested this in 11.5 to be sure cause it sounded familiar. Quote Link to comment
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