The Inventor 2011 Introduction to Part Modeling training guide instructs users in best usage approaches for parametric part design philosophy through a hands-on, practice-intensive curriculum. Users acquire the knowledge needed to complete the process of designing models from conceptual sketching to solid modeling.
This book is the first of two books that make up the Inventor 2011 Introduction to Modeling course. The second book, Inventor 2011 Introduction to Assemblies and Drawings focuses on assembly and model documentation.
AutoCAD Training Topics
- The Inventor interface
- Creating 2D sketches
- Constraining and dimensioning sketches
- Generating 3D parts from sketches
- Part modeling, adding and editing 3D features
- Work Features
- Creating Equations
- Resolving failures
- Duplicating sketched geometry and features
- Understanding and Controlling Feature Relationships
- Model Information
- Customizing Inventor
AutoCAD Training Prerequisites
As an introductory course, Inventor 2011 Introduction to Part Modeling does not assume prior knowledge of any 3D modeling or CAD software. Students do need to be experienced with the Windows operating system and a background in drafting of 3D parts is recommended.
AutoCAD Training Course Duration
24 hours
AutoCAD Training Course outline
Chapter 1 Introduction to Inventor
1.1 Solid Modeling
1.2 Inventor Fundamentals
Feature-Based Modeling
Parametric Features.
Assembly Management
Model Documentation
1.3 The Inventor Interface
User Interface
1.4 Model Manipulation
Modes
Multiple Windows
Model Orientation
Model Display.
Object Selection
Exercise 1a Open and Manipulate a Part
Exercise 1b Orient and Edit a Part
Exercise 1c Select Hidden Features
Chapter 2 Creating the Base Feature
2.1 Solid Base Features
Grid and Axis Display
Origin Features
Sketch Plane
Sketch Entities
Sketching Revolved Sections
Dynamic Input & Dimensioning for Sketching
Dimensioning
Constraining
Depth
Direction
Exercise 2a Extruded Base Features I
Exercise 2b Extruded Base Features II
Exercise 2c Revolved Base Feature
Exercise 2d Additional Parts
Chapter 3 Sketching Geometry
3.1 Sketch Geometry
Tangent Arc using a Line
Tangent Line between two Circles/Arcs
Construction Entities
Slice Graphics
Trim.
Extend
Mirror
Fillets and Chamfers
Assigning Constraints
Controlling Constraint Inference
Constraint Persistence.
Controlling Constraint Display
Deleting Constraints
Center Dimensions
Radius/Diameter Dimensions
Angular Dimensions
Revolved Sketch Dimensions
Tangent Dimensions
Exercise 3a Apply Constraints
Exercise 3b Create Sketched Geometry I
Exercise 3c Create Sketched Geometry II
Exercise 3d Manipulating Entities (Optional)
Chapter 4 Additional Sketching Tools
4.1 Advanced Editing Tools
Move, Copy, Rotate, Scale, and Stretch
Copy and Paste
Split
4.2 Using Existing Geometry
Offset
Projected Geometry
Share Sketch
Insert AutoCAD File
Show/Hide Dimensions of a Sketch
4.3 Over-Dimensioned Sketches
4.4 Sketch Preferences.
Sketch Tab
Part Tab
Sketch Grid Settings
Exercise 4a Sketch Editing Tools
Exercise 4b Create Sketch Geometry
Exercise 4c Copy and Paste a Sketch
Chapter 5 Sketched Secondary Features
5.1 Extruded Secondary Features
5.2 Revolved Secondary Features
5.3 Editing Sketched Secondary Features
5.4 3D Grip Modification
Exercise 5a Create a Sketched Revolve
Exercise 5b Create Sketched Extrusions I
Exercise 5c Create Sketched Extrusions II
Exercise 5d 3D Grips
Exercise 5e Create Sketched Extrusions III
Chapter 6 Creating Pick and Place Features
6.1 Edge Chamfer
6.2 Constant Fillets
6.3 Variable Fillets
6.4 Face Fillets
6.5 Full Round Fillets
6.6 Straight Holes
6.7 Threads
6.8 Editing Pick and Place Features
6.9 Creation Sequence.
Exercise 6a Add Pick and Place Features
Exercise 6b Create a Coaxial Hole
Exercise 6c Add Fillets
Exercise 6d Adding Pick & Place Features (Optional)
Chapter 7 Work Features
7.1 Work Planes
7.2 Work Axes
7.3 Work Points
Exercise 7a Using Work Features to create Geometry I
Exercise 7b Using Work Features to create Geometry II
Exercise 7c Using Work Features to create Geometry III
(Optional)
Chapter 8 Equations
8.1 Equations
8.2 Parameters
Model Parameters.
User-Defined Parameters
Reference Parameters.
Parameter Notes.
Exercise 8a Add Equations
Exercise 8b Add Parameters
Exercise 8c Working with Parameters
Chapter 9 Additional Features and Functions
9.1 Face Draft
9.2 Splitting a Face or Part
9.3 Shells
9.4 Ribs
9.5 Bend Part
9.6 Reordering Features
9.7 Inserting Features.
9.8 Suppressing Features
Exercise 9a Create Shell and Ribs
Exercise 9b Splitting a Face
Exercise 9c Bend Part 9-32
Exercise 9d Shelling (Optional)
Chapter 10 Fixing Problems
10.1 Sketch Failure
10.2 Feature Failure
Sketch Doctor
Design Doctor
Exercise 10a Resolve Sketch Problems
Exercise 10b Resolve Feature Failure I
Exercise 10c Resolve Feature Failure II
Chapter 11 Sweep Features
11.1 Sweep Features.
Exercise 11a Creating a Swept Cut
Exercise 11b Dipstick
Exercise 11c Create Swept Features (Optional)
Chapter 12 Loft Features
12.1 Rail Lofts
12.2 Center Line Lofts
12.3 Advanced Loft Options
Exercise 12a Rail Lofts
Exercise 12b Center Line Loft I
Exercise 12c Center Line Loft II
Chapter 13 Duplication Tools
13.1 Rectangular Sketch Patterns
13.2 Circular Sketch Patterns
13.3 Rectangular Feature Patterns
13.4 Circular Feature Patterns
13.5 Mirror Parts or Features
13.6 Manipulate Patterns and Mirror Features
Suppress Patterns.
Edit Patterns
Delete Patterns
Exercise 13a Pattern Features
Exercise 13b Mirror a Model
Exercise 13c Copy and Mirror Features
Chapter 14 Feature Relationships
14.1 Establishing Relationships
Pick and Place Features
Sketched Features
14.2 Controlling Relationships
14.3 Investigating Relationships
Model Browser
Equations
14.4 Changing Relationships
Edit Sketch
Redefine
Show Dimensions
Edit Feature
Delete Features.
Exercise 14a Change Feature Relationships
Exercise 14b Delete a Sketch Plane
Chapter 15 Model Information
15.1 Measurement Tools
Measure Distance or Length
Measure Angle.... 15-4
Measure Loop..... 15-4
Measure Area ..... 15-5
Context Sensitive Measurements
Using Measure when Entering Required Values
Region Properties
15.2 Model Properties
iProperties
Style Editor
15.3 Changing Part Units
Exercise 15a Properties and Measurements
Exercise 15b Model Measurements (Optional)
Chapter 16 Customizing Inventor
General Tab
File Tab
Display Tab
Colors Tab
Prompts Tab
Drawing Tab
Sketch Tab
Part Tab
Assembly Tab
16.2 Document Settings
Standard Tab
Units Tab
Sketch Tab
Modeling Tab
Bill of Materials Tab
Default Tolerance Tab
16.3 File Properties
16.4 Productivity Tips
Repeat Last Command
Prompting Interaction
Commands........ 16-15
Exercise 16a Customizing File Properties
Appendix A Sketching Options
A.1 Sketch Geometry Creation Options
A.2 Sketch Editing Options
A.3 Sketch Constraint Options
A.4 Dimension Type Options.
Appendix B Additional Exercises
Exercise B1 Work Features
Exercise B2 Parts
Exercise B3 Creating a Sweep and Loft
Exercise B4 Hand Weight
Exercise B5 Housing B-19
Appendix C Effective Modeling.
C.1 Design Considerations
Part Design Considerations
C.2 Modeling Tips and Techniques
Capturing Design Intent
Features
Face Drafts and Fillets
C.3 Model Investigation
Model Browser
Equations
Measuring Options
