By admin on September 29th, 2009
Out of the box, Autodesk Inventor 2010 provides the end user with a set of commonly used thread profiles. There are times when a non standard or special class of thread is needed. Take a look at this short video to learn how to add a new custom thread group.

Posted by Pete Migrin, one of the CAD Geeks
By admin on September 29th, 2009
Topics: Uncategorized
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By admin on September 28th, 2009

Today we will discuss the steps to successfully prepare an Alias model for use in Autodesk Showcase.
Check out the video here……
http://www.screencast.com/t/7W9lmIBil
Created by Aaron… your Alias CAD Geek
By admin on September 28th, 2009
Topics: Alias, Showcase
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By admin on September 25th, 2009
Most users within a Vaulted environment use the sort and scroll method to find files within a project folder. Using built in and custom Field Filters will allow easier access to the target files. Click here for a short video demonstration.
Posted by Pete Migrin, one of the CAD Geeks
By admin on September 25th, 2009
Topics: Autodesk Data Management
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By admin on September 24th, 2009
With the release of Autodesk Inventor 2010 a great new feature was added called Multi-body or the ability for us to create multiple solid bodies within a single part file. I believe their are a few good reasons to add this to our workflows:
1. Skeletal Layouts
2. Plastic Part Design
3. True “Top Down” Design Approach
4. More Options than Working with Derive Component
5. Similar to Designing in ‘MDT” Mechanical Desktop

Let’s take a look!!!
http://www.screencast.com/t/282UBfTwfY80
Created by Dave one of the Cad Geeks
By admin on September 24th, 2009
Topics: MDT, Solid Body, plastic parts, what's new 2010
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By admin on September 22nd, 2009
Today I just wanted to post a very simple but time saving tip. I know you really don’t want to browse through dozens of folders just to find the part or assembly that is already open on your screen. All this just to place a component into my assembly. I prefer to
Drag and Drop!
Blogged by Josh Hunt, Yet another CAD Geek
By admin on September 22nd, 2009
Topics: Autodesk Inventor, Place, drag and Drop
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