Most schools using Autodesk software first introduce students to
the 2D features of AutoCAD and then go on to its 3D Capabilities.
Inventor is usually reserved for the second or third course or for a solid
modeling course.
However, another possibility is to introduce students first to
solid modeling using Inventor and then to introduce AutoCAD as a 2D
product. Students learn to create solid models using Inventor and
then learn how to create working drawings of their 3D models using
AutoCAD. This approach provides students with a strong understanding
of the process used to create models and drawing in the industry.
This book contains a series of tutorial style lessons designed to
introduce Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, solid modeling, and parametric
modeling. It uses a hands-on, exercise-intensive approach to all the
import parametric modeling techniques and concepts. The lessons
guide the user from constructing basic shapes to building
intelligent mechanical designs, creating multi-view drawings and
assembly models.
Introduction to Inventor/AutoCAD 2010 consists of ten chapters
from Parametric Modeling using Inventor 2010 and six chapters from
AutoCAD 2010 Tutorial-First Level: 2D Fundamentals. This book is available only as a
three hole punch book for use in a spiral binder.
This book is used by Ohio State in their freshman engineering
program.
