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Autodesk Inventor R5 Fundamentals: Conquering the Rubicon

Text by Elise Moss

Separate editions are also available for Release 3, Release 4,  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; constrain to the origin; 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; work axis; 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 tabs; projects; Options dialog - general, file, colors, display, hardware, drawing, notebook, sketch, part, iFeature, and assembly options.
4.   The Standard Toolbar
Parameters, iPart Author, create iMate, Zoom (All, Window, Dynamic, Pan, Selected, 3D Rotate); Look At; Display; Orthographic Camera/Perspective Camera; Section All Parts; Help; Visual Syllabus; Design Doctor; Access Streamline; Access Point A; Access Redspark.
5.   The Features Toolbar
Extrude; Revolve; Centerline, Hole (types, threads, size, options, customizing data); Shell; Rib; Loft; Sweep; Coil; Thread; Fillet; Chamfer; Face Draft; Split; view Catalog; insert iFeature; derived part; rectangular and circular patterns; mirror feature; create Work Plane; Work Axis; Work Point. 
6.   Sketch Tools
Edit coordinate system; line/spline; circle/ellipse; arc, rectangle; fillet/chamfer; point, hole center; polygon; mirror; rectangular and circular patterns; offset; general dimension; auto dimension; modify tools; extend; trim; move; rotate; constraints; show/delete constraints; project geometry; project cut edges; project flat pattern; insert AutoCAD file; cursor cues.
7.   The Solids Toolbar
Move face; extend or contract body; toggle precise UI.
8.   The Precise Input Toolbar and the Collaboration Toolbar
Relative origin; relative orientation; delta input; Collaboration toolbar.
9.   Sheet Metal Tools
Styles; flat pattern; face; contour flange; cut; flange; hem; fold; corner seam; bend; hole; corner round; corner chamfer; Punch tool; view catalog; create and insert iFeature; create Work Plane; Work Axis; Work Point.
10. Creating Sheet Metal Parts
Sheet metal styles; create a face and a flange; add a hole feature; add a rectangular pattern; add corner chamfers; create a flat pattern.
  Hole Features  Constructing Geometry
Edit hole.Create a hole.
11. Creating a Basic Part 
Extrude a profile; extrude to a plane; create a concentric hole; add constant fillets; insert iFeature; create a rectangular pattern; create a rib; add fillets to a rib.
12. Drawing Management
Drawing Management toolbar; Create view; projected, auxiliary, section, detail, and  broken views; new sheet; draft view; edit sheet; create a sheet format; define new title block; property field; fill/hatch sketch region; custom title block; modify a property field; prompted entry; copy title block from one drawing to another; manage, edit, and rotate views; modify line styles and colors; change view name; copy views from one sheet to another; delete views; sketch overlay; sketched symbols; drawing borders; define new border.
13. Drawing Annotation Toolbar
General dimensions; ordinate dimension set; 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; parts list; change the heading location or title of a parts list; hole chart.
14. Orthographic Views
Create base and projected views; add and modify dimensions; modify a drawing sheet; add a hole chart; add auxiliary and section views; edit a section view; detail view.
15. Drafting Standards
Create Part and Drawing File templates; dimension style; common; centermark; surface texture; weld symbols; control frame; balloons; parts list; sheet; datum target; hatch; display; text; prefix/suffix; terminator;. tolerance; options; text styles; drawing organizer; use a drawing template.
16. Textures and Colors
Add color to a feature; change color of a part; create a texture; copy a style.
17. Assembly Tools
Place the first component; Place and Create components, place shared component; place content; Pattern component; Place, Mate, Angle, Tangent, and Insert constraints; replace component/replace all; move and rotate components; section views of assemblies; component visibility; occurrence properties; assembly tools.
18. Bottom Up Assemblies - Drill Press Vise
Part 1 - Base; Part 2 - Sliding Jaw; Part 3 - Screw; Part 4 - Handle Rod; Part 5 - Handle Ball; Part 6 - Jaw Plate; Part 7 - Retainer Plate; assemble the model; insert fastener; Parts Locator.
19. Top Down Assembly
Part 1 - C Bracket; Part 2 - Clamp Bolt; Part 3 - Handle; assemble the model.
20. Presentations
Presentation view management tools; create presentation view; tweak components; precise view rotation; Animation tool; add/delete a tweak; tweak options; modify and add a trail; copy an exploded view; create an animation; exploded view.
21. Assembly Drawings
Trail properties; modify trails; add item balloons; insert and edit parts list; complete the title block.
Appendices and Index

698 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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