© 2012 Autodesk #AU2012 MA5956-V: Module 1 How to Drive Autodesk Inventor with the Top Down Paul Munford CAD/CAM Manager Halstock cabinet makers

© 2012 Autodesk #AU2012 Class Summary In this class you will learn how to create reliable predictable, parametric assembly models using Autodesk Inventor’s ‘Alternative’ modeling techniques.  Module 1: Learning objectives  Module 2: Assembly modeling techniques explained  Module 3: Advanced derived modeling techniques  Module 4: Derived modeling workflow tips  Module 5: Summary and Conclusion

© 2012 Autodesk #AU2012 Who am I? Paul Munford CAD/CAM Manager Halstock cabinet makers UK ‘Setter out’ – Specialist woodworking Draftsman CAD Geek Who are you?

© 2012 Autodesk #AU2012 You heard about Inventor You bought into Inventor You trained with Inventor You struggle with Inventor This class is for you

© 2012 Autodesk #AU2012 Learning Objectives At the end of this class, you will be able to: Identify the differences between Bottom Up, Top Down and In Place modelling techniques. Communicate the benefits of using derived assembly techniques, over the ‘standard’ constraint based assembly technique. Understand how to choose which technique (or combination of techniques) to use on your project. Understand how to use ‘alternative’ assembly techniques to build constraint free Assembly models.

© 2012 Autodesk #AU2012 Autodesk Inventor® is a registered trademarks of Autodesk, Inc., and/or its subsidiaries and/or affiliates in the USA and/or other countries. All other brand names, product names, or trademarks belong to their respective holders. Autodesk reserves the right to alter product and services offerings, and specifications and pricing at any time without notice, and is not responsible for typographical or graphical errors that may appear in this document. © 2012 Autodesk, Inc. All rights reserved. Next: Module 2 Assembly modeling techniques explained

© 2012 Autodesk #AU2012 MA5956-V: Module 2 Assembly modeling techniques explained Paul Munford CAD/CAM Manager Halstock cabinet makers

© 2012 Autodesk #AU2012 Before you can model your design you must design your model Design Intent We want assembly models that are: Quick to build Reliable Predictable Easy and quick to edit

© 2012 Autodesk #AU2012 Bottom up (Traditional) In place (Adaptive) Top Down (Derived) Assembly modeling techniques

© 2012 Autodesk #AU2012 Bottom up Let’s try it…

© 2012 Autodesk #AU2012 Cons: No relationships between parts Not easy to build or edit large assemblies Pros: No relationships to manage between parts Easy to create your BOM/Parts list Bottom up (Traditional)

© 2012 Autodesk #AU2012 In Place Let’s try it…

© 2012 Autodesk #AU2012 Cons: Adaptive references can be tricky to manage Not easy to build or edit large assemblies Pros: Works with surfaces & neutral format parts Quick to build – great for goal finding In Place (Adaptive)

© 2012 Autodesk #AU2012 Let’s try it… Top Down: Skeletal modeling

© 2012 Autodesk #AU2012 Cons: Working with just the geometry is not very intuitive Building part models can be time consuming Building parts without context = lots to coordinate Pros: The derived parts are very lightweight Assemblies can quickly be laid out in 2D to see how they function before time is invested in 3D modeling. Top Down: Skeletal modeling

© 2012 Autodesk #AU2012 Autodesk Inventor® is a registered trademarks of Autodesk, Inc., and/or its subsidiaries and/or affiliates in the USA and/or other countries. All other brand names, product names, or trademarks belong to their respective holders. Autodesk reserves the right to alter product and services offerings, and specifications and pricing at any time without notice, and is not responsible for typographical or graphical errors that may appear in this document. © 2012 Autodesk, Inc. All rights reserved. Next: Module 3 Advanced derived assembly model techniques

© 2012 Autodesk #AU2012 MA5956-V: Module 3 Advanced derived assembly model techniques Paul Munford CAD/CAM Manager Halstock cabinet makers

© 2012 Autodesk #AU2012 Bottom up (Traditional) In place (Adaptive) Top Down (Derived) Assembly modeling techniques

© 2012 Autodesk #AU2012 Let’s try it… Top Down: Sketch block layouts

© 2012 Autodesk #AU2012 Cons: Working with just the geometry is not very intuitive Building part models can be time consuming Building parts without context = lots to coordinate Pros: The derived parts are very lightweight Assemblies can quickly be laid out in 2D to see how they function before time is invested in 3D modeling. Top Down: Sketch block layouts

© 2012 Autodesk #AU2012 Let’s try it… Top Down: Multi body design parts

© 2012 Autodesk #AU2012 Cons: Must be built in a structured manner – design intent Lots of relationships between parts to manage Pros: Quick and easy to design complex models Quick and easy to make parametric edits Top Down: Multi body design parts

© 2012 Autodesk #AU2012 Let’s try it… The Hybrid approach

© 2012 Autodesk #AU2012 Cons: Your whole team needs to work in a structured and methodical manner Pros: The workload can be shared across the whole department The Hybrid approach

© 2012 Autodesk #AU2012 Autodesk Inventor® is a registered trademarks of Autodesk, Inc., and/or its subsidiaries and/or affiliates in the USA and/or other countries. All other brand names, product names, or trademarks belong to their respective holders. Autodesk reserves the right to alter product and services offerings, and specifications and pricing at any time without notice, and is not responsible for typographical or graphical errors that may appear in this document. © 2012 Autodesk, Inc. All rights reserved. Next: Module 4 Derived assembly modeling workflow tips

© 2012 Autodesk #AU2012 MA5956-V: Module 4 Derived assembly modeling workflow tips Paul Munford CAD/CAM Manager Halstock cabinet makers

© 2012 Autodesk #AU2012 Modeling Workflow tips Plan your assembly (Design intent) Add your known parameters Create sketch blocks Create work features as required Create geometry to define your design Name your geometry Derive geometry out – if appropriate Model the 3D features/solids Derive your solids out into assemblies

© 2012 Autodesk #AU2012 Assembly Workflow tips Don’t go Multibody mad Use feature based parametric design sparingly Keep it simple Use Inventor for what it’s good at Faster updates

© 2012 Autodesk #AU2012 Autodesk Inventor® is a registered trademarks of Autodesk, Inc., and/or its subsidiaries and/or affiliates in the USA and/or other countries. All other brand names, product names, or trademarks belong to their respective holders. Autodesk reserves the right to alter product and services offerings, and specifications and pricing at any time without notice, and is not responsible for typographical or graphical errors that may appear in this document. © 2012 Autodesk, Inc. All rights reserved. Next: Module 5 …In conclusion

© 2012 Autodesk #AU2012 MA5956-V: Module 5 In conclusion Paul Munford CAD/CAM Manager Halstock cabinet makers

© 2012 Autodesk #AU2012 Summary  You can now create predictable, reliable assembly models with Autodesk Inventor  You know how to model in a structured manner and when to keep it simple  You now know how to use derived modelling techniques to collaborate with your colleagues So Get on with it!

© 2012 Autodesk #AU2012 Autodesk Inventor® is a registered trademarks of Autodesk, Inc., and/or its subsidiaries and/or affiliates in the USA and/or other countries. All other brand names, product names, or trademarks belong to their respective holders. Autodesk reserves the right to alter product and services offerings, and specifications and pricing at any time without notice, and is not responsible for typographical or graphical errors that may appear in this document. © 2012 Autodesk, Inc. All rights reserved. THANK YOU Tweet: Blog: Cadsetterout.comCadsetterout.com Web: Halstock.comHalstock.com

© 2012 Autodesk #AU2012 Autodesk Inventor® is a registered trademarks of Autodesk, Inc., and/or its subsidiaries and/or affiliates in the USA and/or other countries. All other brand names, product names, or trademarks belong to their respective holders. Autodesk reserves the right to alter product and services offerings, and specifications and pricing at any time without notice, and is not responsible for typographical or graphical errors that may appear in this document. © 2012 Autodesk, Inc. All rights reserved. Next: Bonus Module 6 Running the iLogic code examples

© 2012 Autodesk #AU2012 MA5956-V: Module 6 Running the iLogic code examples Paul Munford CAD/CAM Manager Halstock cabinet makers

© 2012 Autodesk #AU2012 Autodesk Inventor® is a registered trademarks of Autodesk, Inc., and/or its subsidiaries and/or affiliates in the USA and/or other countries. All other brand names, product names, or trademarks belong to their respective holders. Autodesk reserves the right to alter product and services offerings, and specifications and pricing at any time without notice, and is not responsible for typographical or graphical errors that may appear in this document. © 2012 Autodesk, Inc. All rights reserved. THANK YOU Tweet: Blog: Cadsetterout.comCadsetterout.com Web: Halstock.comHalstock.com