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Resource  CADStudio / CADForum / Added now 2 days and 11 hours

The RegistryVersion codes for individual versions of Inventor.

CAD tip for Inventor: CAD application Autodesk Inventor uses a product code (RegistryVersion) to store its settings in the Registry -- this code distinguishes the individual Inventor versions. Unlike AutoCAD, ... [[ this is only
Resource  Mark Flayler / IMAGINiT Manufacturing Solutions Blog / Added now 2 days and 11 hours

Autodesk Inventor Tip: Center a Hole on a Face

Autodesk Inventor Tip: Center a Hole on a FaceThis tip is one of those aha moments when you see it for the first time, but in no way means what you were doing before was wrong, it just means it perhaps wasn't as efficient as what I am about to show you. The common modeling
Resource  Nova Design Ltd / Added now 2 days and 12 hours

Vacancy – AutoCAD/Inventor Design Engineer (2012/5069)

Vacancy – AutoCAD/Inventor Design Engineer (2012/5069)Our client has a position available for an experienced Design Engineer with experience of AutoCAD and Inventor. The candidate will ideally possess a good general mechanical background, however good experience with the CAD
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Resource  Being Inventive / Added now 2 days and 12 hours

Using Environments tab (Optimization) in Inventor Professional (PDS) will request activation

Using Environments tab (Optimization) in Inventor Professional (PDS) will request activationYou have installed Autodesk Product Design Suite Ultimate and you have successfully activated the product. When run Autodesk Inventor Professional and you click on the "Environments tab", it will try to re-activate your software.
Resource  Mark Flayler / IMAGINiT Manufacturing Solutions Blog / Added now 5 days and 5 hours

Moldflow Advisor Add In for Autodesk Inventor 2012

Moldflow Advisor Add In for Autodesk Inventor 2012Part designers using Autodesk Inventor or Inventor LT CAD software have the option to use the new Autodesk Moldflow Adviser Design plug-in (formally Project Krypton from Autodesk Labs) to evaluate their plastic part designs
Resource  Being Inventive / Added on January 11, 2012 8:33:40 PM GMT

When deployment images have a short memory

When deployment images have a short memoryRecently it was brought to my attention that you could end up in a situation where a reinstall of Inventor might take forever to finish without any visible signs of activity or progress. If you would leave the reinstall run over
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Resource  imaginittech / IMAGINiT / Added on January 20, 2012 12:44:13 PM GMT

Moldflow Advisor Add-in for Autodesk Inventor 2012

Moldflow Advisor Add-in for Autodesk Inventor 2012Description and demo of the Moldflow Advisor Addin for Autodesk Inventor 2012. Users must have a license of Moldflow Advisor and be on Subscription.
Resource  imaginittech / IMAGINiT / Added on January 10, 2012 5:45:08 AM GMT

Happy New Year From Marc Dulude

Happy New Year From Marc DuludeMarc Dulude, CEO of Rand Worldwide, parent company of IMAGINiT Technologies, wishes IMAGINiT clients a happy and prosperous New Year for 2012.
Resource  imaginittech / IMAGINiT / Added on December 23, 2011 10:22:12 PM GMT

An Overview of AutoCAD Civil 3D

An Overview of AutoCAD Civil 3DWatch as Kevin Breslin shows you how AutoCAD Civil 3D's building information modeling can be used in a sample project -- including import of survey data and use of the intelligent modeling features. A good primer for those
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Resource  R. Eric France / CADalyst / Added on December 31, 2011 9:06:27 PM GMT

Recognize and Simplify Features

Recognize and Simplify FeaturesIMAGINiT Tricks Tutorial: The Find Features and Simplify tools can improve your productivity in Autodesk Inventor Fusion.
Resource  Mark Flayler / IMAGINiT Manufacturing Solutions Blog / Added on October 18, 2011 3:13:25 PM BST

Inventor CAD Standards: Curing Metadata Mishaps - Preventative Mainentance

Inventor CAD Standards: Curing Metadata Mishaps - Preventative MainentanceNow that we have identified our problem, treated it, and know the dangers involved with the incorrect fudging of data, how can we increase our productivity of using the software and avoid missing data fields and taking the easy
Resource  Being Inventive / Added on August 20, 2011 3:08:04 PM BST

iLogic basic tutorials on Youtube

You can find an interesting introduction and hopefully the answer to some of your questions about iLogic in the five videos below. Autodesk Inventor 2012 Tutorials - iLogic Part 1 - Overview Autodesk Inventor 2012 Tutorials -
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Resource  Being Inventive / Added on December 24, 2011 8:19:09 PM GMT

Excel Starter and Inventor

In the Inventor 2012 System Requirements, we can read this concerning Excel: … Microsoft® Excel 2003 through 2010 for iFeatures, iParts, iAssemblies, thread customization, and spreadsheet-driven designs … There is however
Resource  Mark Flayler / CADalyst / Added on June 30, 2011 7:14:48 PM BST

Prepare Semi-Unintelligent Parts with Suppression and Sculpt Wrapping

Prepare Semi-Unintelligent Parts with Suppression and Sculpt WrappingIMAGINiT Tricks Tutorial: When Shrinkwrap doesn't provide enough control for your needs, other Autodesk Inventor tools can simplify your designs for downstream use.
Resource  Rob Cohee / Ellipsis / Added on June 28, 2011 5:20:57 PM BST

People. Process. Technology.

How many of you have been a part of a failed technology implementation? The dreaded #FAIL ? Mice were thrown in disgust, the technology labeled as the biggest POS ever conceived. Well intended people loosing their jobs &
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Resource  Jamie Ditsworth / Inventor Topix / Added on December 24, 2011 8:13:17 PM GMT

Autodesk Acquires T-Splines Modeling Technology Assets

Autodesk has acquired certain technology-related assets from T-Splines Inc., a privately-held surface modeling software company, based in Utah. “The technology acquisition will strengthen our Digital Prototyping portfolio with
Resource  Jamie Ditsworth / Inventor Topix / Added on December 1, 2011 10:37:43 PM GMT

3Dconnexion Announces New Product

3Dconnexion Announces New ProductAt Autodesk University 2011, 3Dconnexion has announced a new product in their lineup. SpaceMouse Pro is the latest addition to 3Dconnexion’s line of professional 3D mice. It features a full size, soft coated hand rest and 15
Resource  Jamie Ditsworth / Inventor Topix / Added on December 1, 2011 10:37:15 PM GMT

Inventor of the Month - November 2011

Autodesk has named
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Resource  0GGold / 0GGold / Added on December 3, 2011 10:13:42 PM GMT

EFAM - TCC - MECANICA PROJETOS

VIDEO ELABORADO COM BASE NO PROJETO DE TCC DA ESCOLA: ETEC - PRESIDENTE VARGAS CURSO: MECANICA - PROJETOS ALUNOS: GLAUCO DOURADO, GUILHERME MANUCCI, JOSÉ IACOMINI E GUSTAVO PITA. PROFESSOR CLÁUDIO ELABORAÇÃO DE UM SISTEMA DE
Resource  Thomas Rambach / CADToolBox / Added on October 31, 2011 8:15:46 PM GMT

European Southern Observatory powered by Autodesk software

European Southern Observatory powered by Autodesk softwareEuropean Southern Observatory (ESO) is in the midst of designing the world’s largest optical telescope with help from Autodesk. ESO designers and engineers are leveraging several key pieces of Autodesk software for development,
Resource  sunithbabu / CAD Professor / Added on October 31, 2011 8:11:47 PM GMT

Inventor Gary Smith uses Autodesk Inventor

Inventor Gary Smith uses Autodesk InventorThe design features a plastic surface that holds small gadgets like MP3 players. The designer of a car accessory from Essex has won the top award at the British Invention Show in London. Gary Smith, from Clacton, beat
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Resource  DEVELOP3D blog / Added on December 1, 2011 10:19:49 PM GMT

Live from AU: Inventor Fusion for the Mac

I’ve been waiting for this for some time, but it’s good to see it finally happen. Inventor Fusion is Autodesk’s take on the direct modelling movement. The ability to dynamically and directly manipulate 3D geometry. I’m
Resource  Thomas Rambach / CADToolBox / Added on November 29, 2011 4:37:25 AM GMT

Autodesk University 2011 Starts Nov 29th

Autodesk University 2011 is starting next week, on November 29th. Some of you may already be making your way to Vegas to meld your vacation into the conference. I’m not able to attend this year but thought it would be great if
Resource  Thomas Rambach / CADToolBox / Added on August 17, 2011 3:39:35 PM BST

Live at 1pm EST: Design 8.16

Watch the announcement live at http://livestream.com/autocad Previously Recorded: Watch live streaming video from autocad at livestream.com
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Resource  CADalyst / Added on August 27, 2011 8:46:48 PM BST

Create Product Documentation with Inventor Publisher 2012

Create Product Documentation with Inventor Publisher 2012IMAGINiT Tricks Tutorial: Even though you may refuse to read the instructions sometimes, they are important — and the latest release of Publisher includes new tools to help you create them.
Resource  Jamie Ditsworth / Inventor Topix / Added on July 28, 2011 3:08:26 PM BST

Mastering Autodesk Inventor 2012 and Autodesk Inventor LT 2012 – Book Review

Mastering Autodesk Inventor 2012 and Autodesk Inventor LT 2012 – Book ReviewWith the newest release of Inventor comes the newest release of this book, Mastering Autodesk Inventor 2012 and Autodesk Inventor LT 2012. Curtis Waguespack and Sybex have been releasing a version of this book since Inventor 2009
Resource  Kenneth Wong / Desktop Engineering / Added on July 27, 2011 5:28:28 PM BST Featured Resource

Autodesk Inventor 2012: Taking Steps to Unite Freeform, Direct, and Parametric Modeling

Autodesk Inventor 2012: Taking Steps to Unite Freeform, Direct, and Parametric ModelingFreeform, direct, and parametric modelings are like three talented engineers with different personalities. The first is a genius with wild imagination, unbound by pragmatic concerns. The second, an impulsive new kid, has the
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Resource  AutodeskMFG / AutodeskMFG's Channel / Added on June 28, 2011 6:21:25 PM BST

Sustainable Materials Selection Workflow with Autodesk Product Design Suite

Sustainable Materials Selection Workflow with Autodesk Product Design SuiteAnalyze the impact of your materials choices using the Eco Materials Adviser in Inventor.
Resource  AutodeskMFG / AutodeskMFG's Channel / Added on June 28, 2011 6:20:15 PM BST

Easy Surfacing Workflow with Autodesk Product Design Suite

Easy Surfacing Workflow with Autodesk Product Design SuiteHow to make your surface model CAD-ready using direct modeling techniques in Inventor Fusion.
Resource  AutodeskMFG / AutodeskMFG's Channel / Added on April 21, 2011 3:45:48 AM BST Featured Resource

Product Design Suite 2012 Workflow - Chapter 4 Presentation & Collaboration

Product Design Suite 2012 Workflow - Chapter 4 Presentation & Collaborationwww.autodesk.com Product Design Suite 2012 is a comprehensive and cost-effective design solution for designers and engineers responsible for creating remarkable products. Chapter 4 of 4 features how the suite supports your
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Resource  Being Inventive / Added on May 8, 2011 6:02:33 AM BST

AutoCAD Mechanical Survey

For all AutoCAD Mechanical Users out there! The AutoCAD Product Design & User Experience Team is looking for participants in the research focusing on the use of Power Dimensions in AutoCAD Mechanical. The research will be
Resource  sunithbabu / CAD Professor / Added on February 19, 2011 11:23:30 PM GMT

Inventor Shows its Muscle Power to SolidWorks

Inventor Shows its Muscle Power to SolidWorksComparing the Capabilities of Autodesk Inventor Professional 2011 and SolidWorks Premium 2010 Using TechniCom’s Delphi Expert Technique TechniCom has released the results of a series of tests comparing seven functional areas
Resource  Josh Mings / Solid Smack / Added on November 2, 2010 3:18:35 AM GMT

Dismantle This Laptop in Under 2 Minutes… Oh, and It’s Recyclable

Dismantle This Laptop in Under 2 Minutes… Oh, and It’s RecyclableHere’s something you’ll absolutely love. If you’ve ever had a fan, screen or keyboard go out, most laptops require you to purchase new tools, tear the laptop completely apart, then stab the tiny screwdrivers into your eyes
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Resource  Thomas Rambach / CADToolBox / Added on May 2, 2011 3:46:47 AM BST

YouTube: Rob Cohee Intros Product Design Suite

YouTube: Rob Cohee Intros Product Design SuiteHe’s hopped up on the new Product Design Suite and a case of Starbucks… Autodesk Manufacturing Evangelist Rob Cohee introduces the Autodesk Product Design Suite. The Product Design Suite will make achieving the benefits of
Resource  Thomas Rambach / CADToolBox / Added on April 13, 2011 7:02:29 PM BST

An Interview with Rob Cohee

I had a few burning questions for Autodesk and who better to answer them than Rob Cohee, Manufacturing Technical Evangelist with Autodesk. Rob answers some of my questions related to the introduction of Design Suites with the
Resource  Autodesk / AutoDesk YouTube Channel / Added on October 4, 2010 1:23:38 AM BST

PearlLED Designs Cool, Green Lightbulbs with Autodesk Inventor Software

An interview with PearlLED CEO, Tranh Nguyen on how PearlLED is using Digital Prototyping software from Autodesk to help design a new breed of lightbulbs that shine brighter, run cooler and last 35 times longer than conventional
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Calculating developed length for sheet metal bends larger than 90 deg

Calculating developed length for sheet metal bends larger than 90 degThis question comes up regularly as users want to double check the developed length of their sheet metal parts. The Inventor wiki help shows all kind of nice pictures and formulas for the developed length but if you look more
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Shaft Generator Calculation Formulas

Shaft Generator Calculation FormulasEngineers Handbook: These formulas are used to solve either a shaft (with one or more sections) or a beam (with one constant section) with multiple supports and loads. The shaft/beam axis is aligned with the Z axis. If the impact
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Autodesk Inventor 2012: Taking Steps to Unite Freeform, Direct, and Parametric Modeling

Autodesk Inventor 2012: Taking Steps to Unite Freeform, Direct, and Parametric ModelingFreeform, direct, and parametric modelings are like three talented engineers with different personalities. The first is a genius with wild imagination, unbound by pragmatic concerns. The second, an impulsive new kid, has the
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Creating angled holes in Inventor

Creating angled holes in InventorThe other day I saw this interesting post on the Inventor newsgroup. The discussion was about what would be the best method to create a hole in a direction that is not perpendicular to the face it starts from. Here is an example
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Fix hatch angle in section view

Fix hatch angle in section viewWhen you do cross section view on an assembly in drawing mode, the hatch angle is assigned automatically. If you want to fix it either for 45 or 135 degree, Edit the Standard in the Style and Standard Editor. Select "Section
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Displaying 3D CAD model on a mobile phone or tablet.

Displaying 3D CAD model on a mobile phone or tablet.CAD tip for DWG, ACAD, Inventor, Publisher: For simple and fast interactive (zoom, rotate, etc.) displaying of a 3D model from a CAD application on a mobile device you can use e.g. the "Inventor Publisher Mobile Viewer" (IPM
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