Available only for legacy (Autodesk Inventor 9 or older) parts lists. Replaced with Group Settings for newer parts lists.
Allows different components to be treated as the same component. For example, two bolts that are the same size but are of different materials and have different part numbers can be grouped in the list.
Access: |
Right-click a parts list in the browser, and then select Edit Parts List. In the Edit Parts List dialog box, click Row Merge Settings. |
No Row Merging |
No merging criteria applied. |
Merge Similar components |
Common components are collected and displayed as a single row based on the merge criteria. |
Component Type(s) to Merge |
Specifies which levels in an assembly to merge in the parts list. Parts Only: Only merge components that exist on the top assembly. Parts and Subassemblies Separately: Merge components that exist on the top assembly, and then separately merge subassemblies. Parts and Subassemblies Together Treat parts and subassemblies the same for merging. |
First Key |
Specifies a property to use for identifying a discrete part when two or more parts have the same property. Click the arrow, and then select the property from the list. |
Second Key |
Specifies a second property to use for identifying a discrete part when two or more parts have the same property. Click the arrow, and then select the property from the list. |
Third Key |
Specifies a third property to use for identifying a discrete part when two or more parts have the same property. Click the arrow, and then select the property from the list. |