Autodesk Inventor 2008 – 3d fillet function

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How to use Autodesk Inventor 2008 – 3d fillet function


Introduction: this guide will help you to master the basic function called: Fillet.
This tool allows you to smooth the edges so that your object can have a nice corner for better presentation and quality.

Part One: open an “.ipt” template file.
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1.] Open Autodesk Inventor 2008 and select: “Metric >> Standard (mm).ipt”
2.] Select the extension file and press ‘Enter’ on your keyboard or click OK.

Part Two: create your model in 2d mode.
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3.] Inside 2D sketch mode, select a function called: “Two Point Regtangle”.
This function is located on your “2D Sketch Panel”.
4.] When you’re finish with your shape, just right click on your mouse and select: “Finish Sketch”.

Part Three: smooth your edges in 3d mode.
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5.] On your left panel, you will need to select: “Fillet [F]”.
6.] Select it and highlight all of the sharp edges.
7.] When you’re done, just click “Ok” and let the application take over to render all of the edges.
8.] Now, all you have to do is add some colours, costume meshes or your own pre-made meshes.

Click on the object’s surfaces; right click on “Properties”; click on the dropdown box and choose your colour.
After that, just hit “Ok” and your new colour should appear…

9.] Now, save your work by going to: File >> Save As… – extension: ipt
10.] Exit Autodesk Inventor and memories your lesson!

Here is an example…
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