Join Jana Schmidt for an in-depth discussion in this video Overview of caddy parts and project approach, part of Autodesk Inventor: Product Design Workflow.
- Now that you've set up the project file and…you're ready to begin modeling parts,…let's take a moment to look at the individual parts…that make up the caddy design.…I begin the design process by sketching each part.…So I had a general idea of the shape, form, and dimensions.…You should have these sketches that I generated…in a folder called Exercise Files under Chapter Two,…Design Sketches.…If you open each of those sketches,…you'll see just a general thumbnail,…quick drawing of each part so that you could explore…the shape, the size, the form of each of the parts.…
You don't have to be a professional illustrator…necessarily to do this type of small thumbnail sketching.…All you need to do is draw the part…to the best of your ability and add notes…and necessary annotations.…Sketching is really a useful way and quick way…to record your ideas of the moment…and to brainstorm various renditions of your design.…I'll close these sketches and then I'll go to a document…inside the design sketches called CAD design specs…
Author
Jana Schmidt
Released
11/17/2015Jana reviews techniques such as setting up your project file; creating and modifying geometry; creating extrusions, sweeps, and lofts; and working with Inventor's freeform tools. She also shows how to combine your parts in an assembly, create presentation-quality animations and still renders of the design, and document the product design with working 2D drawings.
- Modeling the caddy base with the Extrude and Hole commands
- Modeling a caddy foot with Revolve
- Modeling ring supports using the Pattern command
- Placing and constraining the model parts in a caddy assembly
- Adjusting materials and appearance
- Adding a handle with the freeform tools
- Creating an exploded view, a technical drawing, and an animation
Skill Level Beginner
Duration
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Introduction
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Welcome1m 14s
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Exercise files21s
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1. Inventor UI and File Management
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2. Creating and Modifying the Beverage Caddy Parts
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3. Assembling the Beverage Caddy
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4. Creating a Rendered Image and Animation of the Caddy Project
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Conclusion
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Next steps1m 58s
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