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Detailed description The complete, real-world reference and tutorial for mastering Autodesk Inventor 2013
This completely updated and revised edition includes new content requested by readers and coverage of all of Inventor's latest features. Mastering Autodesk Inventor 2013 and Inventor LT 2013 starts with a basic hands-on tour of the 3D design workflow and concludes with coverage of Inventor's built in programming tools. In between you'll find exercises and productivity tips as well as information on all aspects of the Inventor tools in Inventor LT to Inventor Professional.
This detailed guide helps you quickly become proficient with everything from 3D parametric modeling design concepts and working with large assemblies to Weldment design and the routed systems features. Written by an Autodesk Certified Instructor with extensive experience using and teaching Inventor, this book features techniques and tactics not documented elsewhere, making this an invaluable reference that you'll turn to again and again. * Helps you master Autodesk Inventor 2013 and Inventor LT 2013 and the fundamentals of 3D design * Reviews how to effectively configure and use Inventor project files * Shows you how to build and edit robust part models using basic and advanced tools * Explores the tools used for designing sheet metal parts and how to copy assemblies for design reuse * Covers large assembly strategies and reviews the ever-changing computer hardware landscape * Other topics include conducting dynamic simulation and stress analysis, and working with Plastics design features and Inventor tooling for mold design
From the contents Introduction xxvii
Chapter 1 Getting Started with Autodesk Inventor 1
Chapter 2 A Hands-on Test Drive of the Workfl ow 45
Chapter 3 Sketch Techniques 69
Chapter 4 Basic Modeling Techniques 133
Chapter 5 Advanced Modeling Techniques 203
Chapter 6 Sheet Metal 257
Chapter 7 Part and Feature Reuse 315
Chapter 8 Assembly Design Workfl ows 361
Chapter 9 Large Assembly Strategies 433
Chapter 10 Weldment Design 469
Chapter 11 Presentations and Exploded Views 505
Chapter 12 Documentation 523
Chapter 13 Tools Overview 603
Chapter 14 Exchanging Data with Other Systems 643
Chapter 15 Frame Generator 667
Chapter 16 Inventor Studio 703
Chapter 17 Stress Analysis and Dynamic Simulation 739
