Wiley Mastering Autodesk Inventor and Autodesk Inventor LT 2011 978-0-470-88287-0 Benutzerhandbuch

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   The power of parameter-based design comes from the quick 

and easy edits, where changing a parameter value drives a change through the design. In 
order to make changes easily, though, you need follow certain general rules, so that the 
changes update predictably. 

   You want to create a model of a base plate, a rectangular-shaped part with 

a series of holes, and rectangular cutouts. What would your initial sketch look like in 
Inventor?

   Inventor’s interface contains many elements that change and 

update to give you the tools you need to perform the task at hand. Getting comfortable with 
these automatic changes and learning to anticipate them will help you get the “feel” of Inventor.

   You create an extrude feature using the Extrude button, but cannot seem to 

find an Edit Extrude button. How can you edit the extruded feature to change the height?

   Inventor 2011 uses the Ribbon Menu interface first 

introduced in Inventor 2010. This Ribbon consists of grouped tools that make finding tools 
intuitive once you become familiar with the basic layout.

   You are trying to draw a line on the face of a part, but you cannot seem to find 

the sketch tab in the Ribbon. How do you get it back?

   Inventor supports many different file types in its native envi-

ronment, separating tasks and files to improve performance and increase stability.

   You have trouble keeping the various file types straight because all of the file 

icons look rather similar to you. Is there a way you can see which file is what type?

   If you are making the move from AutoCAD to Inventor, 

you are not alone; most Inventor users have made that transition as well. You may find that 
over time you use AutoCAD less and less, or you might find that Inventor and AutoCAD 
both have a place in your design work. It is largely dependent upon the industry you work in.

   You find Inventor to be a bit foreign and wish it worked more like AutoCAD. 

How can this be overcome?

   It is important to understand that the full power of Inventor 

is realized when your models become more than just 3D, and become true prototypes of the 
object of your design.

   You want to make your models as intelligent and as close to real life as pos-

sible, so how do you get started?

   Functional design includes a number of tools in Inventor. Most 

often, though, the design accelerators are what come to mind when one hears the term 
Functional Design.

   You need to fasten two assemblies together, but are not certain what size bolt 

to use; is there anything in Inventor that will assist with that?

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