Parametric Design and Automation Flashcards

What file extension does Inventor use when you save an extracted iFeature?

Answer: .ide

Extracted iFeatures are saved as .ide files for reuse through Insert iFeature.

When extracting an iFeature, what is the purpose of size parameters?

Answer: They are the values users can edit when placing the iFeature

Size parameters are exposed so the user can enter new values at insertion.

What do position geometry items in an iFeature define?

Answer: The references, such as a sketch plane or edges, the iFeature attaches to when placed

Position geometry replaces the original references so the iFeature can be located on new geometry.

You link an Excel spreadsheet in the Parameters dialog. What must the spreadsheet contain to create parameters?

Answer: Parameter names and values in adjacent columns starting at the specified cell

Inventor reads names, values, and optional units and comments in columns starting from the chosen start cell.

What is the difference between linking and embedding an Excel spreadsheet for parameters?

Answer: A linked file stays external and updates from its source; an embedded copy is stored inside the Inventor file

Linking keeps one external source of truth, while embedding stores an independent copy in the document.

When you derive a part from a base part, how can you bring its parameters into the new part?

Answer: Select the parameters to include in the Derived Part dialog

The Derived Part dialog lets you include parameters, which stay linked to the base part.

Which user parameter types can you create with buttons in the Parameters dialog?

Answer: Numeric, Text, and True/False

The Add Numeric drop-down includes Add Numeric, Add Text, and Add True/False.