MA9520 – Crossing the Rubicon: Migrating from AutoCAD to Autodesk Inventor Mark Flayler Senior Application Expert – IMAGINiT Technologies

Class Summary This class will focus on covering the basics of Inventor for the AutoCAD-minded as well as techniques to safely and effectively evolve your designs. Software Common Ground File Types and Relationships Drawing vs. Sketching Reusing AutoCAD geometry Mixed Software Projects Implementation Strategies Learning Paths

Software Common Ground – Translation 3D still needs 2D Native DWG Trusted code Free AutoCAD Non-Native DWG Code errors Re-work Machine compatibility Low-cost, low quality, low feature set

Software Common Ground – Interface Ribbon Quick Access Toolbar Info-Center Tooltips Icons View Commands

Software Common Ground – Others Parametric Constraints Dynamic Input

Common Ground

File Types Project Files (*.ipj) – Manage Design Files Part Files (*.ipt) – Core Modeling File Assembly Files (*.iam) – Assemble Components Presentation(*.ipn) – Explode Components Drawing Files (*.idw & *.dwg) Interchangeable Legacy - *.idw

File Types – Project Files (*.ipj) Helps locate missing references Paths for Styles and Standards Templates Library (read only) Files Single User vs. Vault

File Types – Part Files (*.ipt) 3D Cartesian Grid Parametric Design Sketching Features Parameters Tools for… Sheet Metal Plastics Conditional Design And more!

File Types – Assembly Files (*.iam) Links to Components Components Held in place with Constraints Over 750K standard parts In-place editing Tools for… Routed Systems Simulation Mold Design And more!

File Types – Presentation Files (*.ipn) Two Uses Explosion Views Simple Animations Associativity Control

File Types – Drawing Files (*.idw & *.dwg) Interchangeable IDW – legacy DWG – collaborative Support for Multiple Documentation Methods Change to the Model updates the Drawing

File Associativity Change it once, change it everywhere 1 Part Used 50x 1 Assembly used 20x Internal Hyperlinks Avoid Windows Explorer Use Vault Design Assistant Both Free

Files & Associativity

Parametric Design Parametric Sketching vs. Precise Drawing Geometric Constraints Dimensional Constraints Parameters & Equations

History Base Feature Modeling 2 types of features Sketched Examples Extrude, Revolve, Sweep, Loft, Coil, Holes Placed Examples Derive, Fillets, Holes, Chamfers, Draft, Split

History Base Feature Modeling History Example Extrusion Face Draft Fillets Shell Fillet Hole Mirror

Parametric Design

Reuse AutoCAD Geometry Reuse Model Geometry 2D or 3D Garbage In… Autodesk Labs tool Sometimes it is just easier… Reuse Title Blocks Import Copy and Paste Recreate and go backwards General AutoCAD Blocks

Reuse AutoCAD Geometry

Mixed Software Projects Adding Inventor Designs to Legacy 2D projects Design Center Updates from Model Factory Layouts

Mixed Software Projects Other Autodesk Products (*.adsk) Transfer of Ownership Unintelligent transfer of documentation Task Scheduler – Save as 3D DWG files Contract Modeling changes Client upgrades a seat or two Software that made the geometry…

Mixed Software Projects

Implementation Strategy You know how to do this… Definition (Concept) Development (Prototype) Pilot Project (Field Test) Production (Ongoing Usage)

Learning Path Autodesk Wiki & Help Blogs / Online Video Courses Tutorials and Skill Builders In Depth command help Context Sensitive Blogs / Online Video Courses Local Colleges Reseller / VAR Professional Training Mentoring / Workshops Buy a Book User Groups Stick with it!

Thank You Mark’s Blog: Blogs.rand.com/manufacturing YouTube: imaginittech Vimeo: Mark Flayler Twitter: mflayler Your feedback is very important to Autodesk. You can complete the session survey on your mobile device, PC, or at a survey station. Each completed session survey enters you in that day’s drawing for a free AU 2012 pass. You can help make AU 2012 better! Autodesk [and other] are registered trademarks or trademarks of Autodesk, Inc., and/or its subsidiaries and/or affiliates in the USA and/or other countries. All other brand names, product names, or trademarks belong to their respective holders. Autodesk reserves the right to alter product and services offerings, and specifications and pricing at any time without notice, and is not responsible for typographical or graphical errors that may appear in this document. © 2010 Autodesk, Inc. All rights reserved.