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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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Inventor – Removing One Solid From Another

Back to basic’s with this post but we have new users everyday unlocking their potential with Autodesk Inventor.  This post I go through the steps of removing one solid from another and keeping associativity between the two models.  This becomes very important until we locked down our design for final release.  Take a look at the short video.

Video Link: Inventor – Removing One Solid From Another

Using a DWF in a Full Cycle

Accelerate your design reviews with Autodesk® Design Review software. It’s the free*, all-digital way to view, mark up, print, and track changes to Autodesk 2D and 3D design files—without the original design software.

  • Increase efficiency—Use intuitive tools to measure, mark up, and review designs
  • Enhance communication—Share changes with your extended team, quickly and concisely
  • Reduce costs—Eliminate paper and avoid misunderstandings
  • Improve reviews—Enjoy enhanced features and tools for DWF Viewer and Volo View users

Link:Using a DWF in a Full Cycle

Autodesk Inventor – Custom Toolbars

Today’s post we will look at simple customization of our toolbars inside of Inventor.  This will allow the end user to have quicker access too some of the most common functionality that they use inside of Inventor today.

Video Link: Autodesk Inventor – Custom Toolbars

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