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If you need to model a complete 3D roller chain (assembly) in Inventor, you can use a simple free utility RollerChain (exe). Just run Inventor and the RollerChain.exe program.

The application then asks for parameters (size of the sprockets, number of chain links, etc.) and automatically generates a complete 3D model of a roller chain.

Roller chain

The RollerChain utility can be downloaded from DL Download
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8.7.2008    37672×  
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Tip 14384:Wrong encoding of XLS/CSV/TXT files exported from CAD. Wrong characters on command line.
Tip 14359:Automatic macro execution when opening a CAD file (AutoCAD, Inventor, Max, PowerMill)
Tip 14310:Easy graphical display of the project or assembly file structure (hidden function).
Tip 14117:Recoloring of Inventor assembly parts - random, by material, by mass or other property (T4I)
Tip 14027:3D heart from the heart.


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