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Autodesk Inventor R4 Fundamentals: Conquering the Rubicon

Text by Elise Moss

Separate editions are also available for Release 3, Release 5, Release 6 and Release 8. 

 
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The primary goal of this book is to assist the beginner and intermediate user to learn and master Autodesk Inventor. The text includes in-depth descriptions of the toolbars, dialog boxes, user options, and the modeling process. 

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table of contents

1.   Parametric Modeling Fundamentals - Quick Start
Create a rough sketch; dimensioning; complete a base solid feature; dynamic viewing functions; change the appearance of the model.
2.   Work Features
Create an Edge/Edge work plane; modify a work plane; create an Offset work plane; create a work axis using 2 points; create a work axis through a point; work points.
3.   User Interface
Toolbars; Properties dialog box; Summary, Project, Status, Custom, Save, Physical, Units tabs; projects; Options dialog; replay feature history; Color and Display options; file locations; model a cross section; Drawing, Notebook, Sketch, Part Design Element, and Adaptive options.
4.   The Standard Toolbar
Parameters, Zoom, Pan, 3D Rotate; Look At; Help; Visual Syllabus; Design Prof; Design Doctor
5.   The Features Toolbar
Extrude; Revolve; Hole; Shell; Loft; Sweep; Coil; Fillet; Chamfer; Face Draft; Split; view Catalog; insert or create design elements; derived parts; rectangular and circular patterns; mirror feature.
6.   Sketch Tools
Grid; line/spline; circle/ellipse; rectangle; point; fillet; extend; trim; offset; general dimension; constraints; show/delete constraints; project geometry; slice graphics; reattach sketch.
7.   The Solids Toolbar
Move face; extend or contract body.
8.   The Precise Input Toolbar and the Collaboration Toolbar
Relative origin; relative orientation; delta input; Collaboration toolbar.
9.   Sheet Metal Tools
Settings; flat pattern; face; cut; flange; corner seam; bend corner round; corner chamfer; view catalog; insert and create design elements.
10.   Hole Features
Edit hole.
11. Constructing Geometry
Create a hole.
12. Adding Fillets and chamfers
Constant fillet; chamfer - equal distance; modify chamfer; variable fillet; chamfer distance-angle; delete fillets and chamfers; quickly add fillets.
13. Patterns
Circular pattern; Modify a circular pattern; suppress occurences.
14. Lofting
Create a loft; modify a loft.
15. Creating a Base Sweep
Paths; create a sweep.
16. Creating Sheet Metal Parts
Sheet metal settings; create a face and a flange; add a hole feature; add a rectangular pattern; add corner chamfers; create a flat pattern.
17. Creating a Basic Part
Extrude a profile; extrude to a plane; create a concentric hole; add constant fillets; insert design element; create a rectangular pattern; create a rib; add fillets to a rib.
18. Drawing Management
Create view; projected, auxiliary, section and detail views; new sheet; change or create a sheet format; define new title block; property field; fill sketch region; custom title block; modify a property field; manage and views; modify line styles and colors; copy title blocks and views; sketch overlay; sketched symbols; drawing borders.
19. Drawing Annotation Toolbar
General and ordinate dimensions; hole/thread notes; center mark; center line; center line bisector; centered pattern; surface texture symbol; weld symbol; feature control frame; feature and datum identifier symbols; datum target; text; leader text; balloon/balloon all.
20. Orthographic Views
Create base and projected views; add and delete dimensions; create hole/thread notes; edit a hole note; dimension standards; create a center mark.
21. Auxiliary Views
Create and edit an auxiliary view.
22. Section Views
Create and edit a section view.
23. Detail Views
Create a detail view; modify a view label; dimension a detail view.
24. Drafting Standards
Create Part and Drawing File templates; dimension values and geometry; common, centermark, surface texture; weld symbols; feature control frame; balloons; parts lists; sheet ; datum target; hatch; terminator.
25. Assembly Tools
Place the first component; Place, Create, Pattern components; Place, Mate, Angle, Tangent, Insert, Motion constraints; replace, move and rotate components; section views of assemblies; create in-place component; component visibility; drive constraints; occurrence properties.
26. Bottom Up Assembly
Part 1 - Base; Part 2 - Blade; Part 3 - Front Handle; Part 4 - Blade Handle; assemble the model; fastener library.
27. Top Down Assembly
Part 1 - Hinge; Part 2 - Bracket; Part 3 - Bolt; ground parts; assemble the model; modify a constraint; interference check; edit parts in an assembly; modify a work plane; move an assembly.
28. Presentations
Presentation view management tools; create presentation view; tweak components; precise view rotation; add/delete a tweak; tweak options; modify and add a trail; copy an exploded view; create an animation.
29. Assembly Drawings
Trail properties; modify trails; activate the drawing annotation toolbar; add balloons; insert and edit parts list.
Appendices and Index

586 pages

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Release 10
ISBN:  1-58503-239-5


Release 8:

ISBN:  1-58503-160-7

Release 6:
ISBN:  1-58503-104-6

Release 5:
ISBN:  1-58503-042-2

Release 4:
ISBN:  1-58503-066-X

Release 3:
ISBN:  1-58503-059-7

 
   
     
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