Open and Create New Files

1. Open • Open an existing Autodesk Inventor file • New • Template for a new part, assembly, presentation file, sheet metal part, or drawing Open and Create New Files

2. File Types • Part .ipt • 2D or 3D • Assembly .iam • Consist of single part, multiple parts, or subassemblies • Presentation .ipn • Shows parts of an assembly, exploded in different states • Sheet Metal .ipt • Part files that have sheet metal environment loaded File Type Information

3. File Type Information • File Types • Drawing .idw • Contain 2D projected drawing views of parts, assemblies and/or presentation files • Project .ipj • ASCII-based text files, contain search paths to locations of all files in project • iFeature .ide • Contains complete parts, 3D features, or 2D sketches, that inserted into a part file • Design Views (.idv) • Private Design Views are configuration files in which saves component visibility, component selection status, color settings, zoom magnification, and viewing angle of an assembly.

4. Save • Save current document • Save As • A new file is created and is made active • Save Copy As • A new file is created but is not made active • Save All • Save all open documents and all of their dependents Save Options

5. User Interface

6. Recent and Open documents Inventor Application Button

7. Tabs – current tab is highlighted in green • Panels – breaks down commands • Reposition Ribbon

8. Common commands • Remove or Add commands • Move below Ribbon • Move above Ribbon Quick Access Toolbar

9. Customized to your preferences • General - Common settings • Save - Set how files are saved • File - Set where files are located • Colors - Change the color scheme • Display - Adjust how parts look • Hardware - Adjust video card settings • Prompts - Modify responses • Drawing – Set how drawings are created and displayed • Notebook - Set how the Engineer’s Notebook is displayed • Sketch –Set how sketch data is created and displayed • Part -Change how parts are created • iFeature – Set where iFeatures are stored • Assembly - Control assemblies • Content Center - Access options Application Options

10. Customized to your preferences • General - Common settings • Save - Set how files are saved • File - Set where files are located • Colors - Change the color scheme • Display - Adjust how parts look • Hardware - Adjust video card settings • Prompts - Modify responses • Drawing – Set how drawings are created and displayed • Notebook - Set how the Engineer’s Notebook is displayed • Sketch –Set how sketch data is created and displayed • Part -Change how parts are created • iFeature – Set where iFeatures are stored • Assembly - Control assemblies • Content Center - Access options Application Options

11. User Interface Exercise 1-1

12. Command Entry • Tooltips • Shortcut Menus • Repeat Last Command • Auto-hide Dialogs • Undo & Redo Command Entry

13. Help system in Autodesk Inventor • Help Topics • New Features Workshop • Shortcut/Alias Quick Reference • Learning Tools • Ribbon Learning Tools • Help Access • F1 key • Help menu • Information Toolbar Help System

14. Projects Overview • Most designs involve more than a single file: parts, subassembly, top level assembly, presentation, and drawings • Projects are files that contain search paths to find files that are required for a project • Autodesk Inventor always has a project named Default. The default project’s path is located relative to the folder that the referencing file located Projects in Autodesk Inventor

15. Project Setup • Plan your project folder structure • Project File Search Options • Inventor stores cross-file reference information • Resolves information to find referenced file Projects in Autodesk Inventor

16. Project File Search Options • Included File, Workspace & Local Search Paths • Workgroup Search Paths • More file management sophistication • Library Search Paths • Store standard company and third-party models • Project File Search Order • Library Paths • Workspace • Local Search Paths in the order listed in the project file • Workgroup Search Paths in the order listed in the project file • Folder containing the parent document Projects in Autodesk Inventor

17. Creating Projects • .ipj file extension • Types of project • Single User • Vault Project • Available only if Autodesk Vault is installed Projects in Autodesk Inventor

18. Project wizard • Project Name • Location • Libraries • Editing Projects Projects in Autodesk Inventor

19. Available on the Autodesk Inventor DVD • Autodesk Vault enhances the data management process by • File check in / out • Manage any electronic file • Track file versions • Track team member access • Copy designs • Enhanced search capabilities Autodesk Vault

20. Projects Exercise 1-2

21. Viewing Models From Different Viewpoints • View Cube • Navigation Toolbar • Home View • View Tab • Camera Views • Display Options Viewpoint Options

22. Viewing a Model Exercise 1-3

23. Explain the reasons why a project file is used. • True_ False_ Only one project can be active at any time. • True_ False Subfolders need to be added to the project file in order for the files to be found. • True_ False_ Autodesk Inventor stores the part, assembly information, and related drawing views in the same file. • True_ False_ Press and hold down the F4 key to dynamically rotate a part. • True_ False_ The Save Copy As command saves the active document with a new name, and then makes it current. • List four ways to access the Help system. • Explain how to change the location of the Ribbon. • True_ False_ Commands can be added to the Quick Access toolbar. • True_ False_ You can only edit a part while it is in Shaded Display. Checking Your Skills