About Functions for Rules in iLogic

Categories of Functions for Rules

iLogic provides many functions for use in rules. Functions are grouped in categories in the Snippets area of the Edit Rule dialog. For example, you can use snippets for iProperties functions, Measure functions, and Work Feature functions.

Note: For information about the Material Properties functions, see the Inventor API help.

Topics in this section

To Work with Functions for iLogic Rules
To access the Parameters functions, expand the Parameters node under the System tab in the Snippets area.
Parameter Functions Reference (iLogic)
Feature Functions Reference (iLogic)
iLogic provides functions that set or read feature suppression states, colors, and thread designations.
Component Functions Reference (iLogic)
iLogic provides rule functions for setting or reading component suppression states and colors, as well as a function for replacing one component with another.
Excel Data Links Functions Reference (iLogic)
iPart and iAssembly Functions Reference (iLogic)
You can use a rule to change the current configuration of an iPart or iAssembly based on the conditions and logic you define.
iFeature Functions Reference (iLogic)
Use iFeature functions to choose a row in a table driven iFeature.
Assembly Constraint Functions Reference (iLogic)
iLogic provides rule functions for driving the suppression state of assembly constraints; they are useful when defining assembly level configurations with iLogic rules.
Measure Functions Reference (iLogic)
Use Measure functions to find and return values for distance, angle, area, perimeter, and extents dimensions.
Work Feature Functions Reference (iLogic)
Use Work Feature functions to modify existing work features.
Message Box Functions Reference (iLogic)
Use Message Box functions to create message boxes and data input boxes in a rule.
Document Functions Reference (iLogic)
Use Document functions to access the Inventor part, assembly, or drawing document.
Run Other Functions Reference (iLogic)
iLogic provides several variations of a function that can be used to run other functions.
BOM Functions Reference (iLogic) “
Use BOM functions to perform operations on the Bill of Material in an assembly.
Math Functions Reference (iLogic)
iLogic provides a set of Math functions that can be added to rules.
Standard and String Functions Reference (iLogic)
iLogic provides a set of String functions for text parameters that can be included in your iLogic rules.
Variables Functions Reference (iLogic)
You can use shared variable functions or new array (standard Visual Basic) functions.
Sheet Metal Functions Reference (iLogic)
Use Sheet Metal functions to set and/or read the current Sheet Metal Rule and KFactor in a sheet metal part.
Drawing Functions Reference (iLogic)
Use Drawing functions to customize the way that changes to the model are reflected in the drawing sheets.
Advanced Drawing API Functions Reference (iLogic)
Use the Advanced Drawing API functions if you want to take advantage of API functions.
Advanced API Functions Reference (iLogic)

Parent topic: iLogic