DESIGN METHODS &

APPLICATIONS

WEEK 2-3
Getting Familiar with
Autodesk Inventor
PowerPoint Slides
Lecturer
Nur Hasalli Binti Hj Ibrahim

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 Chapter Overview

Chapter 2 introduced you to the advanced

international use CAD system.
You will understand the user interface of the CAD
system.
You will understand various file types used in the
CAD system.
You will manage various commands from ribbon
or toolbar for parts and assemblies.
You will learn the part and assembly environment
of CAD system.
You will control the view of the whole drawing or
specific drawing area.
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 Learning Objectives

Describe why the use of graphics is an effective

means of communicating when designing.
Understand various file types used in CAD
system.
Understand the process to create a part or
assembly.
Understand the basic principles of parametric
design.
Understand the commands for 2D sketch, 3D
features, and assembly.
Constraint or position parts into an assembly.
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 Learning Outcomes

Students are required to understand the definition

of engineering design.
Students are able to differentiate functionality of
AutoCAD with Autodesk Inventor.
Students are able to create sketches from a part
template.
Students are able to master general sketch tools.
Students will understand the importance of
learning CAD system to create or improve their
product design.
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 What is Autodesk Inventor?

Getting Started with Introduction

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 Part Environment

Getting Started with Part Environment

Application Menu

Ribbon (Draw, Modify,

Constraints, Project
Geometry, Pattern panels,
etc.)

XY (Top), XZ (Front) & YZ

(Side) planes.

2D sketch & 3D features

History Browser

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 Part Environment

Getting Started with Part Environment

Application Menu

Ribbon (2D Sketch, Create,

Modify, Work Features,
Pattern, Surface, Plastic Part
panels, etc.)

XY (Top), XZ (Front) & YZ

(Side) planes.

2D sketch & 3D features

History Browser

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 Part Environment

Draw & Modify Panels for 2D Sketch:

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 Part Environment
Create & Modify Panels for 3D Features:

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 Part Environment
Create & Modify Panels for 3D Features:

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 Assembly Environment
Getting Started with Assembly Environment

Application Menu

Ribbon (Component,
Position, Manage,
iPart/iAssembly, Productivity,
Work Feature panels, etc.)

XY (Top), XZ (Front) & YZ

(Side) planes.

Parts & Assemblies History

Browser

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 Assembly Environment
Component & Position Panels for Assembly:

Figure A: Assembly of pedestal bearing

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 Assembly Environment
Component & Position Panels for Assembly:

Figure B: Assembly of pedestal bearing

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 Assembly Environment
Component & Position Panels for Assembly:

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 References

Joseph E. Shigley & Charles R. Mischke,

Mechanical Engineering Design, 8th Edition,
McGraw-Hill, 2006
Swift K. G. & Booker J. D., Process selection:
from design to manufacture, Arnold, London,
1997.
Corbett J., Dooner M. & Meleka J., Design for
manufacture: strategies principles and
techniques, Addison Wesley, 1991.
James M. Kirkpartick., AutoCAD; Drawing,
Modelling and Applications, Pearson, 2007

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