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AutoCAD Training Overview
In Level 2 we introduce more sophisticated tools for creating parts, such as 3D sweeps and surfaces. One module is devoted to the special tools for sheet metal parts. We also present some of Inventor's most powerful techniques for assembly modeling, including the use of linked parameters to relate dimensions between components, and the creation of iParts to define multiple versions of a part.
Other advanced features in Level 2 are aimed at increased efficiency: iFeatures for frequently needed design elements, iMates to automate assembly constraints, projects for managing files, etc. With an understanding of these tools, students can begin to streamline the design process and shape Inventor to their own uses.
AutoCAD Training Topics
- Advanced part modeling (lofts, 3D sweeps, etc.)
- Surfaces and hybrid parts
- Parameters and spreadsheets
- iFeatures and iParts
- Adaptive design and iMates
- Sheet metal
- Lighting, materials, and color styles
- Project and file management
AutoCAD Training Course Duration
1 Days
AutoCAD Training Course outline
Module 1: Advanced Part Features
Section 1: Sweeps and Lofts
- Face Draft
- Splitting a Face or Part
- Lofts
- 3D Sketching
- Grounded Work Points
- 3D Sweeps
- Creating a Sweep Feature in an Assembly (Optional)
- Self Check: Sweeps and Lofts
Section 2: Working with Hybrid Parts
- Creating and Importing Surfaces
- Thickening a Surface
- Replacing a Face with a Surface
- Deleting a Face
- Stitching Surfaces
- Promote
- Self Check: Working with Hybrid Parts
Project Exercise: Advanced Part Features
Module 2: Linking Dimensions
Section 1: Sketching with the Grid and Coordinates
- Controlling Grid Lines
- Working with Precise Input
- Self Check: Sketching with the Grid and Coordinates
Section 2: Parameters
- Dimension Equations
- Creating and Using Parameters
- Working with Spreadsheets
- Custom Properties and Parts Lists
- Self Check: Parameters
Project Exercise: Linking Dimensions
Module 3: Reusing Features and Parts
Section 1: iFeatures
- What is an iFeature?
- Inserting iFeatures
- Creating iFeatures
- Placement Help in iFeatures
- Editing an iFeature File
- Table-Driven iFeatures
- Self Check: iFeatures
Section 2: Derived Components and iParts
- Using Derived Components
- What is an iPart?
- iPart Factory
- iPart Placement
- Changing an iPart Factory
- Self Check: Derived Components and iParts
Project Exercise: Reusing Features and Parts
Module 4: Relating Parts
Section 1: Adaptive Design
- Adaptive Parts
- Defining Adaptive Features
- Self Check: Adaptive Design
Section 2: iMates
- What are iMates?
- Working with iMates in an Assembly
- Creating iMates
- iMates in iParts
- Motion and Transitional Constraints
- Self Check: iMates
Project Exercise: Relating Parts
Module 5: Sheet Metal
Section 1: Sheet Metal Basics
- Introduction
- Creating a Face
- Corner Chamfers and Rounds
- Cuts
- Punch Tools
- Creating a Punch Tool
- Self Check: Sheet Metal Basics
Section 2: Sheet Metal Setup
- Viewing Flat Patterns
- Sheet Metal Styles
- Unfold and Bend Relief Options
- Bend Tables
- Self Check: Sheet Metal Setup
Section 3: Bends and Related Tools
- Creating Flanges
- Contour Flanges
- Hems
- Folds
- Bends
- Corner Seams and Miters
- Self Check: Bends and Related Tools
Project Exercises: Sheet Metal
Module 6: Presenting the Design
Section 1: Presentation and Animation
- Presentation Files (Review)
- Advanced Viewing Tools
- Animating the Assembly
- Self Check: Presentation and Animation
Section 2: Lighting, Materials, and Color
- Styles Editor
- Lighting
- Materials
- Colors and Textures
- Self Check: Lighting, Materials, and Color
Project Exercise: Presenting the Design
Module 7: Administration
Section 1: Projects and File Management
- Project Basics Review
- Project Settings and Options
- Library Paths
- Resolving Links
- Self Check: Projects and File Management
Section 2: File Utilities and Options
- File Properties
- Design Assistant
- Pack and Go
- Translation
- AutoCAD Support
- Application Options
- Self Check: File Utilities and Options
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