Getting Started With Autodesk Inventor Professional 2013

We Will Call It “Inventor”

Relevant VocabularyMake sure to write in each vocabulary

word on your relevant vocabulary worksheet when you see it in the

presentation! Don’t forget to spell it correctly!!!

What is CAD?Computer Aided Design is the use of a computer to assist in the process of designing a part, circuit, building, etc.

We use CAD to make a Model

A Model is a visual, mathematical or 3D representation in detail of an object or design, often smaller than the original.

They are used to test ideas, make changes to a design, and to learn more about what

would happen to a similar, real object.

You can then build a Prototype

A Prototype is a full-scale working model used to test a design concept by making

actual observations and necessary adjustments.

(This is what we will print with our 3D printer!!!)

Want to try it?Then go log in!

Find the icon “Autodesk Inventor Professional 2013.” Double Click to Open the program.

This is what you will see. Now find the ribbon running across the top of the screen.

The Ribbon is a palette that displays buttons and controls used for both 2D drawing and 3D

modeling and viewing.Find the New Icon and left click to open it.

Ribbon

When this box comes up, make sure

that “Standard.ipt”

is chosen.

Then left click the “Create”

button.

Click on the paper and pencil above 2D sketch.

3D Indicator Shows direction of X, Y, and Z coordinates. Red represents X, Green represents Y Blue represents Z directions

View CubeClickable and

draggable interface

that is used to switch

between standard

and isometric

views

Sketch Plane

The surface on which

2D profiles can be

sketched

Click on the XY Plane

You should see the origin (yellow point) and 2 lines that represent the x and y axes

Isometric View- A drawing in which all three drawing axes

form equal angles of 120 degrees with

the plane of projection.

BrowserA sequential record of the construction

steps

In the browser, right click on Sketch 1

A menu will appear.

Click on “Edit Sketch”

Notice the Ribbon

changes back to the 2D options.

To make all of the drawing show in the

view window, left click on

“Front” on the view cube.

Ta Da!

Now to Save; Click on the

Menu (The Big “I” Icon) and then

select “Save as”

Ut-Oh!We forgot to get

back to 3D by clicking the

“Finish Sketch” button. It’s

alright though, just choose okay.

Look for “My

Documents”

Click the “New Folder” Icon

Name the folder “3D” and open it.

Name this drawing “First Try”, then click

“Save”

If you did this right, the file

name now shows up.

Congratulations!!!

You have successfully completed Phase One!