Calculating area and capacity of a tank

[rdharvey]

Hi,

 

is there functionality within inventor to find out the capacity of a models internal area? Ie i need to model a 70 ltr tank how do i know its the correct sizes. Would this be done in simulation or is there an easy function to find this out like in some other software i have previously used.

 

Any help greatly appreciated.

[ReMark]

Why wouldn't you have some idea beforehand of the diameter and straight side length you wish to use before attempting to create a drawing of the tank? Are we putting the cart before the horse here?

[shift1313]

I dont recall if IV has volume. I know it has area. I know SW does when you select Mass Properties. Hopefully someone will know for sure.

[rdharvey]

i have brief dimensions but need to check the capacity and modify to adhere as it needs to be 70 litres.

 

Yeah i thought inventor would have something like solid works mass properties.... hmmm

[MarkFlayler]

These are some methods I have used to define void geometry...

 

http://blogs.rand.com/manufacturing/2010/01/determine-volume-of-a-container-using-autodesk-inventor.html

 

Volume of your geometry can be found on the Physical Tab of the iProperties