Course Overview
TOPThe goal of this course is to build on the skills acquired in the Autodesk Inventor Introduction to Solid Modeling course by taking students to a higher level of productivity when designing part models using the Autodesk Inventor software.
In this course, the student considers various approaches to part design. Specific advanced part modeling techniques covered include multi-body design, advanced lofts, advanced sweeps, coils, generative shape design, surface modeling, and Freeform modeling. Material aimed at increasing efficiency includes: iFeatures for frequently used design elements, iParts for similar designs, and how to work with imported data. The curse also covers some miscellaneous drawing tools such as custom sketches symbols, working with title blocks and borders, and documenting iParts.
Scheduled Classes
TOPWhat You'll Learn
TOP- Advanced model appearance options
- 2D and 3D sketching techniques
- Multi-body part modeling
- Advanced geometry creation tools (work features, area lofts, sweeps, and coils)
- Analysis tools
- Generative shape design using Shape Generator
- Creating and editing basic surfaces, importing surfaces, and surface repair tools
- iFeatures and iParts
- Importing data from other CAD systems and making edits.
- Working with AutoCAD DWG files.
- Freeform modeling
- Emboss and Decal features
- Advanced Drawing tools (iPart tables, surfaces in drawing views, and custom sketched symbols)
- Adding notes with the Engineer’s Notebook
Outline
TOP- Tips & Tools
- Design Philosophies
- Sketching Tips1.3 Display Options
- Appearances
- Sketching Tools
- Splines
- 3D Sketches
- Multi-Body Part Modeling
- Multi-Body Part Modeling
- Advanced Work Features
- Grounded Work Points
- User Coordinate Systems
- Advanced Lofts, Sweeps, and Coils
- Area Lofts
- Advanced Sweeps
- Coils
- Analyzing a Model
- Analysis Types
- Analysis Procedures
- Generative Shape Design
- Shape Generator
- Introduction to Surfacing
- Introduction to Surfaces
- Basic Surfaces
- Patch Surfaces
- Ruled Surfaces
- Stitch Surfaces
- Sculpting with Surfaces
- Thickening & Offsetting a Surface
- Surfaces in Drawing Views
- Additional Surfacing Options
- Extend and Trim Surfaces
- Replace Face with a Surface
- Delete Faces
- Copy Surfaces
- Copying Between Parts (iFeatures)
- Creating iFeatures
- Inserting iFeatures
- iFeatures vs. Copy Feature
- Table-Driven iFeatures
- Editing iFeatures
- iParts
- iPart Creation
- iPart Placement
- Editing an iPart Factory
- Importing & Editing CAD Data
- Importing CAD Data (AnyCAD)
- Exporting Geometry
- Editing the Base Solid
- Direct Edit
- Attaching Point Cloud Data
- Working with Imported Surfaces
- Importing Surfaces
- Repairing Imported Surfaces
- Working with AutoCAD Data
- Opening AutoCAD Files
- DWG File Underlays
- Introduction to Freeform Modeling
- Creating Freeform Geometry
- Editing Freeform Geometry
Prerequisites
TOPRequired: Autodesk Inventor 2019 Introduction to Solid Modeling
Who Should Attend
TOP- Modelers
- Mechanical Engineers / Designers
- 3D CAD professionals
Next Step Courses
TOPAutodesk Inventor 2019 Advanced Assembly Modeling
