Custom Belts 1

[Zandman26]

Hi!
I joined here today when I found this thread on google thread790-216671.
But as the it ends with information sent on email or such it was not much help.
So I wonder if I can take this question up again.
How do I create a custom synchronous belt in Inventor 2010?

Regards David

 

[EngAddict]

You have to create a custom xml file. You might be able to start with one that is similar, create a copy, then modify the code. You can find the data base here (by default in Windows 7):

C:\Users\Public\Documents\Autodesk\Inventor 2010\Design Data\Design Accelerator\Tables\SBelts\Belts

or where ever you keep your design data.

So it isn't as easy as modifying a spreadsheet but there is a way if you are comfortable with xml code.

 

[Zandman26]

Ok, read about that somewhere before.
Just needed to make sure that it was the way to go.
I'm somewhat confy with XML, more unsure if I can give the file what it asks for
Thanks for your reply.

regards David