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CAD tip # 8910:

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iLogic rule to measure loop length in a sketch.

With a simple iLogic expression (rule) you can automatically display loop length - length of the first sketch containing any geometry.

2D sketch:

  
Dim se As SketchEntity = ThisDoc.Document.ComponentDefinition.Sketches(1).SketchLines(1)  
MsgBox(ThisApplication.MeasureTools.GetLoopLength(se)*10 & " mm")

3D sketch:

  
Dim se As SketchEntity3D = ThisDoc.Document.ComponentDefinition.Sketches3D(1).SketchLines3D(1)  
MsgBox(ThisApplication.MeasureTools.GetLoopLength(se)*10 & " mm")

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15.11.2012 986x

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applies to: Inventor ·

See also:
Tip 9210:	Where are stored the Inventor iLogic global forms?
Tip 8986:	Material density as a custom iProperty in Inventor.
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Tip 8718:	How to show COG of subassemblies in an Inventor drawing?
Tip 8632:	Talking iLogic rule to check part material in Inventor (default material).

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