Introducing Autodesk Inventor 2009 and Autodesk Inventor LT 2009 - Softcover

Tremblay, Thom

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0470375523 ISBN 13: 9780470375525

Publisher: Sybex, 2008

Synopsis

Written by an Autodesk Inventor expert, Introducing Autodesk Inventor 2009 and Autodesk Investor LT 2009 is a beginner–level reference guide to this market–leading 3D mechanical design software.   Look more closely at the Inventor interface, learn the basics of drawing, 2D, and 3D capabilities, explore part modeling features and discover sophisticated techniques for working with large and small assemblies.  Understand the software in the context of real–world tasks and workflows and become familiar with topics like standards, styles, project management and communication, sheet metal tools, and creating presentations.

For Instructors: Teaching supplements are available for this title.

About this title

About the Author

Thom Tremblay is a mechanical design solutions specialist on the Autodesk Worldwide Education team and an Autodesk Authorized Author. He′s been working with Inventor for more than nine years and has used Autodesk software to design everything from cabinets and castings to ships and video monitors. He has close ties to the Inventor community; is a frequent speaker at colleges, universities, and training centers; and presents at Autodesk University.

From the Back Cover

Create The Complete Digital Prototype

Finally, there is a top–notch, beginner–level book on Autodesk′s Inventor 3D mechanical design software that helps you quickly master the essentials and start designing with confidence. With the skilled instruction of Inventor expert and veteran trainer Thom Tremblay, you′ll learn Inventor 2009 in the context of real–world workflows and tasks.

After getting up to speed on Inventor′s interface, you′ll quickly learn to create the accurate 2D drawings you need. From there, the book walks you through core tools and capabilities, so you can explore 2D sketching and 3D part modeling before moving to increasingly sophisticated techniques such as advanced assembly modeling, effectively using sheet metal tools, and managing standards and styles. With pages of striking examples and practical tips, this is your best one–stop guide to getting started and getting innovative with Inventor 2009.

• Create 2D drawings quickly, easily, and with complete accuracy

• Learn sketching and 3D part modeling and start replicating reality

• Combine surfaces and solids with advanced modeling tools

• Easily assemble parts and subassemblies into complete products

• Pull precise information out of assemblies with parts lists, balloons, and exploded views

• Use Sheet Metal tools to create parts with production specs, multiple flanges, and more

• Generate engineering and manufacturing documentation from your 3D models

Companion Website

Find practice files to accompany the tutorials in the book as well as striking examples of finished prototypes at www.sybex.com/go/IntroducingInventor2009.

Edition details

• Publisher: Sybex
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0470375523
• ISBN 13: 9780470375525
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 432