An Autodesk Official Press guide to the powerful mechanical design software
Autodesk Inventor has been used to design everything from cars and airplanes to appliances and furniture. This comprehensive guide to Inventor and Inventor LT features real–world workflows and work environments, and is packed with practical tutorials that focus on teaching Inventor tips, tricks, and techniques. Additionally, you can download datasets to jump in and practice on any exercise.
This reference and tutorial explains key interface conventions, capabilities, tools, and techniques, including design concepts and application, parts design, assemblies and subassemblies, weldment design, and the use of Design Accelerators and Design Calculators. There′s also detailed coverage of design tactics for large assemblies, effective model design for various industries, strategies for effective data and asset sharing, using 2D and 3D data from other CAD systems, and improving designs by incorporating engineering principles.
- Uses real–world sample projects so you can quickly grasp the interface, tools, and processes
- Features detailed documentation on everything from project set up to simple animations and documentation for exploded views, sheet metal flat patterns, plastic part design, and more
- Covers crucial productivity–boosting tools, iLogic, data exchange, the Frame Generator, Inventor Studio visualization tools, dynamic simulation and stress analysis features, and routed systems features
- Downloadable datasets let you jump into the step–by–step tutorials anywhere
Mastering Autodesk Inventor and Autodesk Inventor LT is the essential, comprehensive training guide for this powerful software.
Design Your Way to Success with Inventor 2014
This expert guide helps you rapidly become proficient in Autodesk Inventor 2014 and Inventor LT 2014, Autodesk′s powerful 3D mechanical design software. This updated edition blends detailed instruction, new hands–on projects and workflows, real–world examples, and valuable reference material, making it essential reading for anyone who wants to successfully master mechanical design the Inventor way. The book covers everything from 3D parametric modeling design concepts and working with large assemblies to weldment design, reusing design components with family–based iParts, dynamic simulation, and much more.
Written by an Autodesk Certified Instructor with extensive, real–world Inventor experience, the book also explores techniques and tactics not well documented elsewhere, making this an all–around, invaluable reference that you′ll turn to again and again.
Coverage includes:
- Mastering the basic concepts of parametric 3D design
- Creating accurate 2D and 3D sketches, crucial for proper modeling
- Learning basic and advanced modeling techniques
- Harnessing advanced tools for parts, assemblies, weldments, and plastics
- Taking full advantage of Inventor′s sheet–metal features
- Getting the most out of Inventor for building large assemblies
- Automating with iLogic , an easy way to capture and reuse your designs
- Using tube–and–pipe and cable–and–harness routing tools
- Exploring the consequences of design changes with stress simulations
Master Autodesk Inventor 2014 and Inventor LT 2014
Follow Best Practices, Learn Real–World Workflows, and Improve Your Designs
Get More Productive with Little–Known Tips and Tricks
Reinforce Skill–Building with Hands–On Exercises
Prepare for the Inventor 2014 Certification Exams
