L. Scott Hansen, Ph.D.

400 pages, Illustrated, 8.5 x 11

Published: 2006

OVERVIEW

FOR RELEASES 7 THROUGH 10





This unique reference was written with the intention that users can learn Inventor on their own with little or no outside help. Unlike other books of its kind, it begins at a very basic level and ends at a fairly advanced level. Its perfect for anyone enrolled in Engineering and Technology programs, as well as professionals interested in learning Autodesk Inventor.



FEATURES

Provides step-by-step instructions along with numerous illustrations.
Commands are shown in bold for those who would rather not read every word of instruction.
Includes graphic illustration for each step for those who would rather learn visually.
Contains small notes on most illustrations to further clarify instructions.



CONTENTS

Getting Started


Create a simple sketch using the Sketch Panel
Dimension a sketch using the General Dimension command
Extrude a sketch in the Part Features Panel using the Extrude command
Create a fillet in the Part Features Panel using the Fillet command
Create a hole in the Part Features Panel using the Extrude command
Create a counter bore in the Part Features Panel using the Hole command

Learning More Basics


Revolve a sketch in the Part Features Panel using the Revolve command
Create a hole in the Part Features Panel using the Extrude command
Create a series of holes in the Part Features Panel using the Circular Hole command

Learning to Detail Part Drawings


Create an Orthographic view using the Drawing Views Panel
Create a Solid Model using the Edit Views command

Advanced Detail Drawing Procedures


Create an Auxiliary View using the Drawing Views Panel
Create a Section View using the Drawing Views Panel
Dimension views using the Drawing Annotation Panel
Create Text using the Drawing Annotation Panel

Learning to Edit Existing Solid Models


Edit the part using the Sketch Panel
Edit the part using the Extrude command
Edit the part using the Fillet command

Advanced Design Procedures


Learn to use the X, Y, and Z
Learn to use the Wireframe viewing
Learn to project geometry to a new sketch
Learn to use the Shell command

Introduction to Assembly View Procedures


Learn to import existing solid models into the Assembly Panel
Learn to constrain all parts in the Assembly Panel
Learn to edit/modify parts while in the Assembly Panel
Learn to assign colors to different parts in the Assembly Panel
Learn to drive constraints to simulate motion
Learn to create an .avi file while in the Assembly Panel

Introduction the Presentation Panel


Learn to import existing solid models into the Presentation Panel
Learn to design parts trails in the Presentation Panel