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Q1-080509: Expanding Job Size in Inventor 9
Is it possible to expand the size of a job by a ratio/scale instead of having to copy the part and then adding the new sizes to it in Inventor 9?
Q1-080505: Putting an Assembly File in a Web Page (1 ans)
Heres my problem, I've just made an assembly of this cabinet that AVRover produces and now they want to take this model and put it up on the company website.
Q1-080502: Note Call Outs in Inventor 2008 (1 ans)
How do you reference notes in a drawing in Inventor 2008?
Q1-080425: Mold Design in Inventor 2008 (1 ans)
I am trying to do a simple mold in Inventor 2008 for the first time.
Q1-080418: Losing Color When Saving as VRML (1 ans)
I need to print a rapid prototype. The 3D printer I'm using requires VRML file. I'm told that the only way to save my Inventor solid model with color data is to use Xanadu's VRML Translator.
Q1-080414: Rectangular Coil in Inventor 2008 (4 ans)
Does anybody know how to create a rectangular coil in Inventor 2008?
Q1-080408: Axial Constraints in Assemblies in Inventor(1ans)
How do I constrain parts in assemblies only in an axial direction and combine such a constraint with a separate mate constraint of my choice in Inventor 2008?
Q1-080324: Problems with Vault in Inventor 2008 (1 ans)
Vault allows me to check-out suppressed files, but does not check them back in from Inventor 2008.
Q1-080318: Model Originality in Inventor 11 (3 ans)
I have a 3D model that I built in AutoCAD 2008. If I open it in Inventor through sat file type, it gets opened but it becomes single model.
Q1-080312: Autodesk Inventor Interface (2 ans)
I'm working with a current customer in US who's using an interface between Autodesk Inventor and our FARO arm. My French customer would like the same solution.
Q1-080307: Deleting Parent Geometry in Inventor 2008
I'm designing a car in AutoDesk Inventor 2008 for my Intro into Engineering class.
Q1-080225: Evaluating Standards in Inventor 2008
I have gone through Pro/E which has a ModelCHECK facility. ModelCHECK evaluates Pro/E parts, assemblies, and drawings to ensure that they meet specific modeling standards and design practices. My question is are there any such provision in inventor? How to use it if yes?
Q1-080220: Engraving a Data Table in Inventor 2008
How can I transfer a data table (a scale) onto a cylinder so that it can be etched when molded in Inventor 2008?
Q1-080212: Jogged Dimensions in Drafting in Inventor 8(1ans)
I want to create jogged dimension. e.g. we can give jog to ordinate dimension in Inventor.
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I am currently working on several video productions for equipment manufacturers.
Q1-080204: 3D Digitizing System and Inventor Pro 2008 (3ans)
Does anyone know what 3D Digitizing System can be used with Inventor?
Q1-080201: Adaptive Parts in Inventor 11 Pro (6 ans)
I made a simple cabinet with the door and shelf adaptive so I can change the width of the cabinet and the door and shelf adjust to match.
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Manageable Assembly Life
Manageable Assembly Life
Find out how to make assembly life more manageable in Inventor 2009 with this tip from the INCAT CAD Geeks blog.
Top 10 Common Mistakes in Rapid Prototyping
Top 10 Common Mistakes in Rapid Prototyping
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Autodesk White Paper on Corner Relief Design Flexibility
Autodesk White Paper on Corner Relief Design Flexibility
Learn more about the new sheet metal capabilities in Inventor 2008 in a tutorial from Autodesk. Get the web address here.
Place Features: Inventor 2008
Place Features: Inventor 2008
Dr. Shivanand gives a tutorial on how to place simple 3D primitive objects in Inventor 2008.
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Contoured Keyways
Contoured Keyways
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Embedding DWF Files in Word
Embedding DWF Files in Word
As part of his Communication series, David Melvin tells you how to use Microsoft Word and show your DWF files as part of your document.
Embedding DWF Files in PowerPoint
Embedding DWF Files in PowerPoint
As part of his "Sharing Your Files" series, David Melvin of TEDCF tells how to place DWF files into your PowerPoint presentations.
Removing Edge Display
Removing Edge Display
Need more realistic looking parts when modeling in Inventor? This informative tip by David Melvin will help you get the job done.