iFeatures in designs

An iFeature is one or more features that you save and reuse in other designs.

If you use a feature regularly, such as a slot in different sizes, define them as iFeatures.You create iFeatures in the part environment using sketches and features, and then save the file.

You can create an iFeature from an iPart or from a set of features that is useful for other designs. Use Extract iFeature to extract and save a sketched feature or a sketch in a catalog for future use. Features dependent on the selected feature are included in the iFeature, but you can delete them using the Extract iFeature dialog box. A feature can consume or unconsume selected sketches.

When you save a feature as an iFeature, you can define parameters to clarity usage.

When you place an iFeature, position geometry describes the interface that is joined to a feature. Typically, it is the sketch plane, but you can add other geometric elements to use when positioning the iFeature.

iFeatures are stored in feature files with the .ide extension. You can open a feature file to view and edit the iFeature. The iFeature files are saved in the Catalog folder by default.

After you create an iFeature and store it, you can: .

Changes to the feature file (.ide) do not affect placed iFeatures in part files. Likewise, changes to an individual occurrence do not affect other occurrences of the same iFeature in the same or other part files.

Note: If you click iFeature Author Table, the iFeature converts to a table-driven iFeature, and Edit iFeature is unavailable. Delete the table to reactivate Edit iFeature.

iFeature environment