Tools for Design with VEX Robot Kit: AutoCAD 2012 & Autodesk Inventor 2012

Tools for Design is intended to provide the user with an overview of computer aided design using two popular CAD software packages from Autodesk: AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor. This book explores the strengths of each package and show how they can be used in design, both separately and in combination with each other. What you'll learn How to create and dimension 2D multiview drawings using AutoCAD How to freehand sketch using axonometric, oblique and perspective projection techniques How to create 3D parametric models and 2D multiview drawings using Autodesk Inventor How to reuse design information between AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor How to combine parts into assemblies including assembly modeling with a VEX Robot Kit How to perform basic finite element stress analysis using Inventor Stress Analysis Module Table of Contents Introduction: Getting Started 1. Fundamentals of AutoCAD 2. Basic Object Construction and Dynamic Input 3. Geometric Construction and Editing Tools 4. Orthographic Views in Multiview Drawings 5. Basic Dimensioning and Notes 6. Pictorials and Sketching 7. Parametric Modeling Fundamentals 8. Constructive Solid Geometry Concepts 9. Model History Tree 10. Parametric Constraints Fundamentals 11. Geometric Construction Tools 12. Parent/Child Relationships and the BORN Technique 13. Part Drawings and 3D Annotation 14. Symmetrical Features in Design 15. Design Reuse 16. Assembly Modeling - Putting It All Together 17. Design Analysis Using Inventor Stress Analysis Module 18. Assembly Model with VEX Robot Kit