Forum: Autodesk Inventor

Hi Long time since i was here, my progress with inventor is awesome.. thanks to you all! :D Now, ive ben able to solve lots of problems of my own.. but i dont really know how to do this one....

I’m trying to draw a model of a part, using the original 2d sketch and a picture... I am having a hard time figuring out how to blend all these corners and included drafts. I am self taught with...

Hi all, Is it possible to record macro's in Inventor and do you need special applications for it? i'm no programmer but I'm doing something very repetitive and I was wondering how i can ease my...

Hello, Does anyone know how I can change the properties of the section view plane? I do NOT want the 'spots' or cement like structure in the assembly section views (see attachment) but just the...

Hi Guys, I have a problem encountered while invoking mirror command on an .ipt file. Steps done. 1. Open attached file (.ipt) 2. Invoke Pattern "Mirror" and select; Extrusion2, Extrusion3,...

My company is considering switching from Inventor to Solidworks. It is time to renew our subscription, with the possibility of adding 2 more seats. So my company wants to compare prices, etc. ...

Hi i am new to the world of 3d modelling and engineering. Although i am ok with the actual use of Inventor, i am struggling with the reverse engineering side. I have a part which i am trying to...

Hello, been reading around on the forum for a while but this is first post. I am currently having a bit of trouble on Inventor (I usually use Solidworks but my new job does not have the programme)...

Hi to All I'm new to Inventor and to this helpfull forum:) In these days i designed an spoked wheel (iron made), because i want to know what is its max stress and safety factor. But i don't...

I have some problems with a model of a bottle 1st I can't make a bottle with thickness wall and emboss with the brand or a diferent form than simple bottle. 2nd cant decal the bottle when i make...

I have a shaft with 8 slots in where the last slot is at 45 from the original. so the cuts kind of wrap round the cylinder. Is there any way to do this rather than using numerous work planes at...

I'm trying to add more "stock" tube sizes in my Content Center library. If I go to my copied "Square Tube" family and right click>FamilyTable to get spreadsheet-like list of the stock Inventor sizes...

When printing with Autodesk Inventor Why does the Default Border get clipped on the Top & bottom? Scale: Model 1:1 Even if I Select Rotate by 90° (then it just clips the ends) I'm using the...

hi JD this is post that u were helping me on...but u dint replied to me from a long time,i am attaching the part file as well as the jpegs of what u told me...i hope now u"ll be able to help me...

I seem to have lost some threads and depth of hole? I believe it is when i extruded a piece out from that area or when i cut towards that area??? Here is the file. It is the center revolution. ...

I am having trouble dimensioning to a HOLE feature in a section view. I am able to put a bisector line in but i want to dim to the intersection of the bisector and the curved feature. It doesn't...

I have become quite familiar with the inventor sheet metal tools. I use them every day to produce flat patterns for our Hi Def plasma cutter. One problem that has bugged me for quite a while...

I didn't believe it when i found that autodesk inventor didn't have a detailed view of roller chain belt!! What would I do to make a manual roller chain belt and link it to the driving sprockets?????...

How do i flatten a sheetmetal part in INVENTOR? Problem is that i used the flatten command to flatten the part. Then I did the drawing in Inventor. When I saved it, in the sheet metal module,...