Way to automate an assembly (i.e. working on a feature script for #35 chain)

ian_mctavish

I'm playing with feature script and making #35 chain.  I can easily make the parts.  I realize that feature script is not a part of assemblies but wondered if there was a way to automate the process - for example I can easily create an assembly to make a chain but would love to specify the number of links and automate the process.  Not worried about animating the chain at all.  This is simply a project to develop my own skills.

konstantin_shiriazdanov

I would propose to use curve pattern of chain parts in part studio and make them composite

ian_mctavish

konstantin_shiriazdanov said:

I would propose to use curve pattern of chain parts in part studio and make them composite

Thanks, I'll try that and see if I can make it work the way I want.  When I create the assembly I use a revolute mate for the chain allowing me to manipulate the chain (i.e. straight, around a sprocket).  Not sure if I can get that same functionality in a composite part but it will be worth trying.

NeilCooke

@ian_mctavish - this may be close to the sort of thing you are trying to do
https://cad.onshape.com/documents/d696553a0a6faad6a14608cd



It doesn't move/rotate, of course....

ian_mctavish

NeilCooke said:

@ian_mctavish - this may be close to the sort of thing you are trying to do
https://cad.onshape.com/documents/d696553a0a6faad6a14608cd



It doesn't move/rotate, of course....

Thanks Neil - the feature script is a great resource for me to learn from.