CHAPTER 1: AUTODESK INVENTOR 2012 ESSENTIALS AE-1062: CAD (Computer Aided Design) COURSE OBJECTIVES Autodesk Inventor 2011 Getting Started: Familiarization of Autodesk Inventor 2011 User Interface and Basic Generate 2D Drawing from 3D Model: Membuat gambar teknik (2D) dari Part dan Assembly Sketch: Membuat, memberikan constrain (geometri), Dimensi dan Modifikasi Part Design: Membuat dan mengedit Fitur-fitur Part Assembly Design: Membuat, memberikan constrain dan menganalisis Design Automation Sheet Metal Design AE-1022: AIRCRAFT DRAWING 2/11/2013 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION - STANDARD 2 CHAPTER 1: GETTING STARTED CHAPTER 1 - OBJECTIVES In this chapter, you will gain an understanding of the following: The user interface How to open files How to create new files Different file types used in Autodesk Inventor Save options Application options How to issue commands The Help system Reasons for which a project file is used How to create a project file for a single user Autodesk Vault Different viewing and appearance commands AE-1022: AIRCRAFT DRAWING 2/11/2013 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION - STANDARD 3 USER INTERFACE INVENTOR APPLICATION BUTTON File related data Recent and Open documents AE-1022: AIRCRAFT DRAWING 2/11/2013 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION - STANDARD 4 RIBBON Tabs current tab is highlighted in green Panels breaks down commands Reposition QUICK ACCESS TOOLBAR Common commands Remove or Add commands Move below Ribbon Move above Ribbon AE-1022: AIRCRAFT DRAWING 2/11/2013 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION - STANDARD 5 OPEN AND CREATE NEW FILES Open Open an existing Autodesk Inventor file New Template for a new part, assembly, presentation file, sheet metal part, or drawing FILE TYPE INFORMATION File Types Part .ipt Contain only one part, which can be either 2D or 3D, but can have multiple solid bodies Assembly .iam Assemble multiple parts, or subassemblies Presentation .ipn Shows parts of an assembly, exploded in different states Sheet Metal .ipt Part files that have sheet metal environment loaded AE-1022: AIRCRAFT DRAWING 2/11/2013 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION - STANDARD 6 File Types Drawing .idw Contain 2D projected drawing views of parts, assemblies and/or presentation files Project .ipj ASCII-based text files, contain search paths to locations of all files in project iFeature .ide Contains complete parts, 3D features, or 2D sketches, that inserted into a part file Design Views (.idv) Private Design Views are configuration files in which saves component visibility, component selection status, color settings, zoom magnification, and viewing angle of an assembly. FILE TYPE INFORMATION SAVE OPTIONS Save Save current document Save As A new file is created and is made active Save Copy As A new file is created but is not made active Save Copy As Template A new file is created in the template folder Save All Save all open documents and all of their dependents AE-1022: AIRCRAFT DRAWING 2/11/2013 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION - STANDARD 7 APPLICATION OPTIONS Customized to your preferences General - Common settings Save - Set how files are saved File - Set where files are located Colors - Change the color scheme Display - Adjust how parts look Hardware - Adjust video card settings Prompts - Modify responses Drawing Set how drawings are created and displayed Notebook - Set how the Engineers Notebook is displayed Sketch Set how sketch data is created and displayed Part - Change how parts are created iFeature Set where iFeatures are stored Assembly - Control assemblies Content Center - Access options Exercise 1-1: User Interface AE-1022: AIRCRAFT DRAWING 2/11/2013 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION - STANDARD 8 COMMAND ENTRY Command Entry Tooltips Shortcut Menus Close sketch Repeat Last Command Auto-hide Dialogs Undo & Redo HELP SYSTEM Help system in Autodesk Inventor Help Topics New Features Workshop Shortcut/Alias Quick Reference Learning Tools Ribbon Learning Tools Help Access F1 key Information Toolbar Dialog Boxes AE-1022: AIRCRAFT DRAWING 2/11/2013 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION - STANDARD 9 PROJECTS IN AUTODESK INVENTOR Projects Overview Most designs involve more than a single file: parts, subassembly, top level assembly, presentation, and drawings Projects are files that contain search paths to find files that are required for a project Autodesk Inventor always has a project named Default. The default projects path is located relative to the folder that the referencing file located PROJECTS IN AUTODESK INVENTOR Project Setup Plan your project folder structure Project File Search Options Inventor stores cross-file reference information Resolves information to find referenced file AE-1022: AIRCRAFT DRAWING 2/11/2013 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION - STANDARD 10 PROJECTS IN AUTODESK INVENTOR Project File Search Options Included File, Workspace & Local Search Paths Workgroup Search Paths More file management sophistication Library Search Paths Store standard company and third-party models Project File Search Order Library Paths Workspace Local Search Paths in the order listed in the project file Workgroup Search Paths in the order listed in the project file Folder containing the parent document PROJECTS IN AUTODESK INVENTOR Creating Projects .ipj file extension Types of project Single User Vault Project Available only if Autodesk Vault is installed AE-1022: AIRCRAFT DRAWING 2/11/2013 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION - STANDARD 11 PROJECTS IN AUTODESK INVENTOR Project wizard Project Name Location Libraries Editing Projects AUTODESK VAULT Available on the Autodesk Inventor DVD Autodesk Vault enhances the data management process by File check in / out Manage any electronic file Track file versions Track team member access Copy designs Enhanced search capabilities AE-1022: AIRCRAFT DRAWING 2/11/2013 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION - STANDARD 12 Exercise 1-2: Projects VIEWPOINT OPTIONS Viewing Models From Different Viewpoints View Cube Home View Navigation Bar Customize AE-1022: AIRCRAFT DRAWING 2/11/2013 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION - STANDARD 13 APPEARANCE OPTIONS Visual Styles Navigation Bar Visual Styles View Tab > Appearance Panel Appearance Shadows Reflections Lights Orthographic / Perspective Ground Plane Exercise 1-3: Viewing a Model AE-1022: AIRCRAFT DRAWING 2/11/2013 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION - STANDARD 14 CHECKING YOUR SKILLS 1. Explain the reasons why a project file is used. 2. True__ False__ Only one project can be active at any time. 3. True__ False__ Subfolders need to be added to the project file in order for the files to be found. 4. True__ False__ Autodesk Inventor stores the part, assembly information, and related drawing views in the same file. 5. True__ False__ Press and hold down the F4 key to dynamically rotate the viewpoint. 6. True__ False__ The Save Copy As command saves the active document with a new name, and then makes it current. 7. List four ways to access the Help system. 8. Explain how to change the location of the Ribbon. 9. True__ False__ Commands can be added to the Quick Access toolbar. 10. True__ False__ Visual styles change the physical properties of the model.