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Autodesk Inventor 2008 – How to change graphics settings

Introduction: this little tutorial will help you to change your graphics’ settings for Autodesk Inventor. So, it should be easy enough for you to remember.



1.] Execute Autodesk Inventor 2008 and direct yourself to the “Tools” tab.
After that, just scroll down and select: “Application Options”.

2.] Wait for the dialogue box to appear and select: “Hardware” tabs.

3.] At this point, there will be four options for you to choose and decide.
But, read each configuration carefully before you change it!

4.] When you’re done, just exit close the dialogue box and exit Autodesk Inventor for the changes to take effect.

5.] Go back and continue with your project!

6.] Done!

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How to revolve an object in Inventor 2008

Introduction: within this tutorial, you’ll learn to “revolve” sketches into 3d objects.
It’s pretty simple and straight forward, so you shouldn’t take long…

1.] Execute Autodesk Inventor and select: “standard.ipt” template.
2.] Draw a straight line (Axis of revolution) and a flat object with the sketch panel.
3.] When you’re done, just right – click on your mouse and select: “Finish Sketch” to complete the task.
4.] In your “Part Features” panel, you’ll need to select: “Revolve”.
5.] Wait for the dialogue box to appear and select: “Profile” for the object and “Axis” for the center – line.
6.] Click OK.
7.] Finish!

Example…
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How to create a spring in Autodesk Inventor 2008

Introduction: this tutorial was created for users’ who doesn’t know how to create a “spring”.
This learning curve is very easy to master and it will only take a couple minutes to remember…

1.] Open Autodesk Inventor and start a new ‘Metric’ drawing: “Standard (mm).ipt format.
2.] Create an “isometric view” and draw a line + a small circle.

Notes: the circle diameter is the wire’s diameter (5mm), and the distance between the line and the centre – point of the circle equals the spring’s diameter (Q20, R=10).

Q = diameter
R = radius

3.] Right click on your mouse and select: “Done >> Finish Sketch” option.
4.] Select the “Coil” command on the part features panel bar.
5.] Wait for the dialog box to appear…
6.] Select the circle as the “Profile” and the line as the Axis.
7.] Click on the Coil Size tab on the Coil dialog box.
8.] Set the pitch value to 8 and the revolution for 6.
9.] Click Ok…

Notes: the ends of a spring created using the ‘Coil’ command can be drawn in one of two ways: natural or flat.

a.] Flat End
Transition angle= 0 degree
Flat Angle: 0 Degree

b.] Flat End
Transition angle= 90 Degree
Flat angle= 0 Degree

10.] Done!

Example.
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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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Design a bracelet in Autodesk Inventor 2008

Introduction: This article will teach you some basic skills on circles, cylinder; extrusions; make a new sketch on a surface of the cylinder. This tutorial will also show you how to render your model.

Part 1: Create a bracelet and extrusion.

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.
3.] Inside 2D sketch mode, use your mouse – scroller to zoom out.
But, don’t do it too much or – else, you can’t see the grid.

4.] Select “Centre Point Circle [Shift + C]” and create a circle.
5.] Right Click on your mouse and select: Done [ESC].
6.] Select “General Dimension [D]” and click on the circle.

Notes: if you had “General Dimension,” you will notice that the circle will change colour.
This will also depends on what background you have.

7.] Click on the circle and drag your dimension – outwards.
8.] Double click on the dimension and change the measurement to: “40 mm.”
9.] Press Enter on your keyboard or press the ‘tick’ icon which is shown in green.
10.] Right Click on your mouse and select: Done [ESC].
11.] Right click again and select: “Finish Sketch.”
12.] In 3D mode, right click and select “Isometric View [F6].”
13.] Select: “Extrude [E]” and change the length to: “20 mm.”
14.] Click Ok or press enter.

Notes: At this point, your circle is now a cylinder.

15.] In the horizontal panel, move your mouse to: “Look At [PGUP]”
16.] Create another circle on your cylinder and repeat step 4 to 12.
But, please change the diameter from “40 mm” to “36 mm.”
17.] Select: “Extrude [E]” on second circle; select the “Cut” box; change the length to: “40 mm.”
18.] Click Ok or press “Enter” on your keyboard.
19.] Right click and select “Isometric View [F6].”
20.] Mouse your mouse and right click the horizontal panel. After that, just click on: “Browser Bar.”
21.] Scroll down on your “Parts Feature Panel” and scroll down to select: “Work Axis [/]”
22.] Select the inside circle.

Notes: You’ll see a centre – line going through the cylinder.
This will allow you to create a work plane.

23.] Select “Work Plane” and move your mouse to your “Browser Bar” which is also called model.
24.] Click on a tree – folder called: “Origin.”
25.] Select: “YZ plane” and click OK or press Enter to accept: “90 Degrees Angle.”
26.] Right Click on your mouse and select “Done”
27.] Right Click on your new “Work Plane” and select: “New Sketch.”
28.] In the horizontal panel, move your mouse to: “Look At [PGUP]”
29.] Right Click again in “2D Sketch Mode” and select: “Slice Graphics [F7].”
30.] Select “Centre Point Circle [Shift + C]” and create one small circle in the middle where the green line was shown.
31.] Select “General Dimension” and change the circle’s diameter to “1 mm.”
32.] Right Click and select “Done.”
33.] Right click and select: “Finish Sketch”
34.] Use the mouse and select “Rotate” which is located on the horizontal panel.
35.] Find your little circle and select Extrude [E], which is on your left panel.
36.] Click on your little circle and extrude it…

Notes: in the box, select Cut [2nd] and change the length to 30mm.

37.] Click OK or press “Enter” on your keyboard.
38.] Scroll down and select: “Rectangular Patter [Shift + R].”
39.] Select your extruded hole; choose “Direction 1”; Click on the red icon which is like an arrow.
40.] Select the “Centre Point Axis” which is located on the “Work Plane.”
41.] Click on the second box next to the arrow. This box is also called: “Flip.”
42.] Change the column – count to “10 mm” and change the column spacing to “2 mm”.
43.] OK or press “Enter” on your keyboard.
44.] On your left panel, select “Circular Patter [Shift + O]
45.] Select your little extruded circle; select the “red arrow”; select your “Centre Point Axis.”
46.] Change the occurrence count to “16” and leave the “360 degrees” as default.
47.] Click OK or press “Enter” on your keyboard.
48.] Right click and select “Isometric View [F6].”

Notes: You can zoom in a little to see your results.

Part 2: Select material properties and rendering

1.] Right on the object’s surfaces and click properties.
2,] Choose a material and click Ok or press enter on your keyboard.
3.] When you’re done with the materials, click on “Applications >> Inventor Studio”
4.] On your left panel, select: “Render Image.”

Notes: For better image quality, click on the “Quality” tabs and choose the third box: “High Anti-Antialiasing.”

5.] In general tabs just choose any “scene styles” or “Lighting Style.”
But, leave the “Camera” settings as default.

6.] Hit “Render” and look at your model!
7.] Wait for the rendering – engine to complete and save your image.
8.] Finish!

The object should look something like this….