Component roads in InfraWorks® are assemblies, much like in Civil 3D®, that represent different parts such as lanes, gutters, etc. Using these assemblies, you are able to create and save custom roadway configurations to your library, allowing you to use them over again without re-creating.
Topics: Tips and Tricks, Infraworks
Autodesk® Inventor® has iPart & iAssembly configurations, which allow for design variations when sizes change. But there are hurdles when the design needs to change more than size increments. With Inventor 2022 Model States, not only can sizes be adjusted, but features can be included or suppressed to vary the design intent, which allows for 1 IPT to be used for both Left-Hand and Right Hand configurations.
Topics: Tips and Tricks, Inventor
Often in Meridian, you need to control the input of properties by users. Maybe it's whether or not it has to be a numeric entry, or perhaps it's the length that needs to be restricted. Whatever the need, using 'Regular Expressions' in the 'Validation' section of the property definition can help.
Topics: Tips and Tricks, Meridian
