Autodesk Inventor 2023 Cookbook

With a recipe-based approach, hone and develop the necessary skills you need to perform mechanical, visualization, and simulation tasks using Autodesk Inventor

Key Features
Create powerful parametric 3D designs, parts, and assemblies
Apply effective modeling techniques to increase automation and promote configuration
Enable iLogic-powered rapid configurations and apply Finite Element Analysis for model simulation
Book Description
Autodesk Inventor is an industry-leading, computer-aided design application for 3D mechanical design, simulation, visualization, and documentation. This book will help to bridge the gap between the fundamentals of this software and the more advanced features, workflows, and environments it has to offer.

Using cookbook-style recipes, you'll gain a comprehensive understanding and practical experience in creating dynamic 3D parts, assemblies, and complete designs. You'll also explore a variety of topics, including automation and parametric techniques, collaboration tools, creating sheet metal designs, and design accelerators such as frame generators. As you progress, the chapters will guide you through surface modeling tools, advanced assembly, and simplification tools, along with covering iLogic, Finite Element Analysis, and more.

By the end of this book, you'll not only be able to use the advanced functionality within Autodesk Inventor but also have the practical experience you need to deploy specific techniques in your own projects and workflows.

What you will learn
Build upon the fundamentals of parts, assemblies, and drawings
Understand how to use advanced modeling tools such as iFeatures, iLogic, and more
Develop your experience with parametric design methodologies
Explore surface modeling and project management techniques
Design efficiently with design accelerators to drive automation
Understand and apply Finite Element Analysis
Who this book is for
This book is for CAD engineers, mechanical/design engineers, and product designers who have a basic understanding and experience of Inventor fundamentals. It aims to guide and coach you past the basics and into the advanced functionality of the software and environments within it.

Table of Contents
Inventor Part Modeling – Sketch, Work Features, and Best Practices
Advanced Design Methodologies and Strategies
Driving Automation and Parametric Modeling in Inventor
Freeform, Surface Modeling, and Analysis
Advanced CAD Management and Collaboration – Project Files, Templates, and Custom Properties
Inventor Assembly Fundamentals – Constraints, Joints, and BOMS
Model and Assembly Simplification with Simplify, Derive, and Model States
Design Accelerators – Specialised Inventor Tool Sets for Frames, Shafts, and Bolted Connections
Design Communication – Inventor Studio, Animation, Rendering, and Presentation Files
Inventor iLogic Fundamentals – Creating Process Automation and Configurations
Inventor Stress and Simulation – Workflow and Techniques
Sheet Metal Design – Comprehensive Methodologies to Create Sheet Metal Products
Inventor Professional 2023 – What's New?