Mr T Posted April 1, 2004 Share Posted April 1, 2004 Draft FAQ Last Updated 19/11/04 1) Where do I start ????? Run and install the Help file CD and "getting Started CD" 2) I was trying to model a specific feature but ... ? Use the visual Glossary when in a modelling limbo. Shows all sorts from complex to simple animations of how to feature. 3) Always 'update' and name methodically in the browser. 4) Use Dimension to edit parts easily later on for changes. Even after a feature has been created RMB within the browser allows you to edit the original settings. 5) Use the TREE explorer, bottom left of screen, to encourage good housekeeping (similar to layer organisation in Autocad). 6) Post up any queries for part modelling. Set me a task and I'll post up a solution within a few days. 7) Feel free to post up any other relevant FAQ inclusion tips Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest niallypie Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 hello me again, just a quick question, i have been trying to export autocad 3d models into inventor and vice versa without much luck, can it be done? as you know the presentation part of the advanced higher wants renders shadows etc and i dont know if inventor does this to the same standard. what do you think? niall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr T Posted May 23, 2005 Author Share Posted May 23, 2005 hello me again, just a quick question, i have been trying to export autocad 3d models into inventor and vice versa without much luck, can it be done?as you know the presentation part of the advanced higher wants renders shadows etc and i dont know if inventor does this to the same standard. what do you think? niall Import export yes, shadows yes. Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David de Botton Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 hello me again, just a quick question, i have been trying to export autocad 3d models into inventor and vice versa without much luck, can it be done?as you know the presentation part of the advanced higher wants renders shadows etc and i dont know if inventor does this to the same standard. what do you think? niall Iventor will import AutoCAD but be ready for all the mistakes it will pic up on ! Choose the format you wish to create in, then see the AutoCAD icon on the left of screen. Follow the prompts. I thought it would save me time to use my AutoCAD files but decided to start from stratch with Inventor. Regular use of the Inventor "Doctor" is a must for beginners. When to return from the sketch window, Inventor Doctor will automatically pop up & show any mistakes. This is not the perfecr solution to every problem but it sure helped my learning curve ;-) Cheers David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr T Posted October 30, 2006 Author Share Posted October 30, 2006 I think the conext of his question was coming form the pupils he teaches using acad. We both teach a high school course specific to scotland. You are right though, IV picks up poor editing and drafting eg kids not using osnap or exact sizes when drafting. Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eelk Posted December 24, 2006 Share Posted December 24, 2006 i am a new user of the autodesk inventor, can anybody tell me where i can download some good movie tutorial on this one??? pls i am only a student Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr T Posted February 14, 2007 Author Share Posted February 14, 2007 I have just added a link to a free 30hr module, it's a sticky on the IV forum. Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevsmith Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 I am looking to learn Inventor, but the problem is, I'm not a student at any college. Where can I get a student edition for self learning. I have used inventor several years ago, but now I would like to expand my learning experiance. An Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Attila The Gel Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 I have to say, that inventor is something really different. I took some classes and I learned a great deal in a few days which I couldn't have managed in weeks. It has some really interesting draw methods. I thing that Auto-CAD 2010 even inherited some features from inventor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevsmith Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 I actually used to work with solidworks up untill a couple of years ago. now its all 2D Autocad =( Funnily enough I actuall picked using these programs easily and could pull off a few decent projects. But the main thing is that everyone is turning to inventor, especally in the Aberdeen, Glasgow area of Scotland. I heard also that Vanilla 2010 has parametric modeling, but to be honest, as a person who would be learning at a self taught pace. who can afford it. Certainly not me. All in all even though the software is free from the Autodesk website, I am not a student of any college. and therefore are not elligable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD Mather Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 I am not a student of any college. and therefore are not elligable. There are several sites like http://www.journeyed.com that offer student version at discounted price. Whever you end up purchasing, make sure it is a reputable education reseller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shift1313 Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 you can also download a 30day trial from the autodesk site to get you going for a month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevsmith Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 JD Mather, It says on the website that academic proof is required? Do I just ignore this. (I didnt want to say that) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyB Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 stevesmith- I'm in the same position as you. I have ordered a 30 day free trial from Autodesk UK and await it's arrival. I don't know if it's a full functioning version or limited in anyway. I will let you know if you need. I'm just wandering how I can get an educational version after the 30 days has experied. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shift1313 Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 The 30 day trial is a full version. The educational software requires you have an edu email or one tied to an educational institution. Basically you sign up at EngineersRule.org and once your membership is accepted thats how you get the software. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjenk8100 Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Well, I have spent the last 24 hours or so learning Inventor minus a few hours to sleep. I am impressed. So far it almost seems that I would rather use inventor for my 3D drawings over Solidworks. It is very basic and practical yet powerful and productive at the same time. I like the sketch mode too!!! I know I am still new and having got to the plotting, annotation, titleblocks, etc. areas I feel the drafting tools are great. I have used AutoCAD for years and am just sick and tired of that program. I do my 2D drawings in Revit instead of AutoCAD because its faster and smarter. Maybe I will be turning everything over to Inventor. I will keep on plugging away with these tutorials. I still have not seen anything for scaling drawings and plotting. Probably at the end I guess. Good Day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinochrome Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 FYI - I downloaded a 30 day trial last October, but was pretty much too busy to use it. It expired in the mean-while. Autodesk allowed me a free trial though. I didn't require a student ID/verification. MR T. Thanks for the tips. I've reviewed them more than once and will probably come back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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