Note: This book is continued in
Autodesk
(R)
Inventor
2020: Introduction to Solid Modeling
- Part 2.
The
guide provides you with an understanding of the parametric design philosophy through a hands-on, practice-intensive curriculum. You will learn the key skills and knowledge required to design models using Autodesk Inventor, starting with conceptual sketching, through to solid modeling, assembly design, and drawing production.
Topics Covered
Understanding the Autodesk Inventor software interface
Creating, constraining, and dimensioning 2D sketches
Creating and editing the solid base 3D feature from a sketch
Creating and editing secondary solid features that are sketched and placed
Creating equations and working with parameters
Manipulating the display of the model
Resolving feature failures
Duplicating geometry in the model
Placing and constraining/connecting parts in assemblies
Manipulating the display of components in an assembly
Obtaining model measurements and property information
Creating Presentation files (Exploded views)
Modifying and analyzing the components in an assembly
Simulating motion in an assembly
Creating parts and features in assemblies
Creating and editing an assembly Bill of Materials
Working with projects
Creating and annotating drawings and views
Customizing the Autodesk Inventor environment
Prerequisites
Access to the 2020 version of the software. The practices and files included with this guide might not be compatible with prior versions.
As an introductory guide,
does not assume prior knowledge of any 3D modeling or CAD software. You need to be experienced with the Windows operating system, and having a background in drafting of 3D parts is recommended.