AutoCalcsTo3D Bridge Help

Overview

AutoCalcs is a web-based calculation platform that revolutionizes engineering calculations through automated unit conversion and multi-step calculation capabilities.

AC3D (AutoCalcsTo3D Bridge) is a desktop application that integrates AutoCalcs calculations with Autodesk Inventor. It allows users to:

• Access associated AutoCalcs calculations to update 3D models
• AutoCalcs empowers Inventor to perform custom calculations
• Browse AC3D supported parametric 3D models
• Update Inventor model parameters based on calculation results

Workflow in Photos

AC3D Bridge Logo

AC3D Main Window

AC3D Calculation Portal

AC3D Calculation Sample

AC3D Calculation - Save Quantities

AC3D Data Mapping Dialog

AC3D Data Mapping Dialog

AC3D Data Mapped on Main Window

AC3D Model Library

AutoCalcsTo3D Bridge Intro

Getting Started

1. Launch AC3D Bridge application
2. Launch Autodesk Inventor and load a model
3. The interface has four main tabs:
   • Main: Controls data flow between AutoCalcs and Inventor
   • AutoCalcs Calculations: Shows calculation pages
   • Model Library: Browse available models and calculations
   • Help: Access help documentation

Performing AutoCalcs Calculations

1. In AutoCalcs Calculation tab:
   • Enter required values, switch units as needed, in the calculation page
   • Click Save Quantities button to store results
2. In Main tab:
   • Click Map Parameters to open Parameters Editor Window.
     • Inventor model's parameters and AutoCalcs Calculation's quantities will be listed respectively in their tables
     • The table on the left hand side lists all user parameters of current Inventor model. In column "Mapping to PQ", select quantity symbol from the dropdown list to set up the mapping to AutoCalcs calculation
     • Add note if needed
     • The table on the right hand side lists all quantities in loaded AutoCalcs Calculation.
   • Click Update 3D Model to pass quantities from calculation to update Inventor model

TIP

Both AutoCalcs Calculations & Model Library tabs are web browser based, thus you can right click on the page and use Back & Forward buttons to navigate.

Preparing 3D Models for AutoCalcs Calculations

1. In Inventor, select the model to be used with AutoCalcs Calculations

Using Model Library

1. Browse available models in the grid layout
2. Users can use their own models, as long as they are compatible with AC3D.
3. Search models using the search bar
4. Click on a model card to opens associated calculation in the calculation tab