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3D Annotations in Inventor 2012

One step closer to paperless?  There is a 3D annotation tool on Autodesk Labs that works in Inventor 2012.  This could be the next step to paperless manufacturing, but at a minimum will allow engineers and designers properly define a model prior to any 2D detail drawings being created.  When it comes to design intent, this will allow a more collaborative design and detailing process.

Check out the latest utility here: http://labs.autodesk.com/utilities/inventor3da/

Autodesk Inventor & Fusion Edge Editing

Check out this example of editing Inventor geometry in the Fusion Technology. We take a look at editing specific edges in the Fusion environment that would be an extremely difficult task in Autodesk Inventor alone.

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Stretchy Parts in Autodesk Inventor

Have you ever wanted to stretch a part to fit into a range of sizes. This example shows how to create a template part that will “stretch” to fit into different assembled sizes.

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Inventor 2012 – Design View Representations in Parts

Want to save a detailed part view for layout in a drawing?  Rodney Coffey shows how this can be done in Inventor 2012.

Watch the video HERE.

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Inventor – Adding Threads to our Model

At times within our design we are required to show threads on our models. These threads maybe on a shaft, stud or even internal to a hole. This post will speak about the thread command the options you have when working with it and calling out our threads in the drafting environment.

Let’s take a look!!!

http://www.screencast.com/t/eeUWRGHHKkrK

Created by Dave one of the Cad Geeks

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