2D Drawing
How to control the MDTools Machining Chart Column Headers to use the Default Column Settings from Inventor Table style?
When different Column Settings are defined in Inventor Table style and MDTools Machining Chart Format, Machining Chart Inserted will follow the Column Header defined in Inventor Table Style. To make Default Column Settings same in Inventor Table ...
How can I split and insert the Machining chart on multiple sheets?
Currently, MDTools does not have the option to insert the machining chart on multiple sheets in a drawing in a single instance. The command must be run separately each time for a new sheet in the drawing. For example, to create Views on Sheet 1 and ...
How can I remove row separators in the Machining chart?
From MDTools 760 onwards, Inventor tables are used to create machining charts. This means that every row is separated by a line and you will not be able to remove them.
How do I change the machining chart column width?
Edit the machining chart column width by changing the format before you insert it into your drawing or manually drag the column lines on each chart section as desired. The video below demonstrates both techniques. ...
How can I change the color of the Machining ID (or any text) in the drawing space?
Change the color of text in the drawing space by changing the corresponding layer color. Go to the 'Annotate' tab, click on the “Edit Layers” button in the ribbon, and select the applicable layer (such as 'MachiningID'). Change the layer's color, and ...
How do I insert only a specific view of the model in the drawing and then create the dimensions using the Auto Dimension command?
Run MDTools > Create Views command. Right Click on the views that you want to remove from the drawing and select Suppress. Then, run the Auto Dimension command. To display different views on different sheets, repeat the process.
How do I hide construction ports in the drawing?
Use the MDTools "Suppress Cavity" command to hide the construction ports on the part model before creating the drawing. The command can also be used to hide any drill holes or angled holes that you don't want to show in the drawing. Alternatively, ...
How can I show an outline in a drawing?
Select View From Browser > Select Model > Context Menu > Click 'Get Model Sketches'.
What to do if the dimensions view start from a dimension other than the origin (0,0)? (Applicability: MDTools 770 (IT/EN))
The issue is with the Ordinate Dimension Origins option in the Drawing template. Follow the steps in the attached Drawing file to resolve. 1. Deselect Origin Indicator from Options of Styles Editor> Dimensions. 2. Run MDTools 770 > Auto Dimension. ...
Automatic population of Machining information for Undercuts in Machining chart
For each undercut, users need to define Machining information using $ parameter as shown below for Automatic population of Machining Information in Machining Chart. MILL > $DIA > $DEPTH > $HEIGHT Users define Machining Information of Undercuts ...
Setting up Inventor threads in your MDTools drawing template
Refer attached document for instructions.