creating individual parts from a solid

[Chikusho]

I`m new hear and somewhat new to Inventor. I have purchased TEDCF`s complete tutorial but haven`t come across what I want to do yet.

 

Is it possible to make a somewhat complex solid box and then separate each individual side/top/bottom into individual parts so that they can be welded together at a later date?

 

I know that sounds odd. I can attach the file if necessary.

[kencaz]

[Chikusho]

Thanks, that cleared it up my question. I really appreciate the fast response.

[dshowalt]

Along the same lines what are the major differences between "Make Part" and "Make Componet", both seem to be quite similar.

[JD Mather]

Make part allows you to push out one individual part.

Make part is basically a shortcut to Derived Component and allows you to specify surfaces/solids/composites/sketches and other options.

Make Components allows you to push out multiple parts and place in an assembly if desired.

[Chikusho]

Well I got that figured out. I made another part on top of my box and then extruded each part. Then went back and turned off the visibility of the box.

 

I know how to extrude a rectangle, etc., but how do I tweak the sides of the extrusion, i.e., make the part bigger without having to delete it and then redraw?

 

Over the past few days I`ve figured out quite a few features, but the learning curve is steep.

[JD Mather]

You simple edit the sketch dimensions - no need to redraw anything.

Attach your file here.

Have you read this document http://home.pct.edu/~jmather/SkillsUSA%20University.pdf

[Chikusho]

Thanks JD. I just downloaded the PDF. You mentioned in another thread the Ascent training guides. I'd like to purchase the ebook, but I'm a bit apprehensive given that's a VitalSource format ebook. I'd rather have a PDF, Kindle or even iBook version.