Autodesk Inventor Technology Preview - iCopy

[jsquad192837465]

Garrysmod stacker tool.

[fattyfatfatjon]

im in 7th grade and i know how to do this and im ahead of high school students

[cloudsurfer007]

Autodesk is out of touch with reality. The basic problem with 3d tools is that one has TREMENDOUS expenses for training, software & hardware. Who is going to pay for this?The typical Architectural client wants to pay his consultants nothing! All this nonsense about avoiding errors, saving time etc. is basically transfering bills from Contractors, Engineers,& Fabricators to Architects without compensation. The other minor problem is keeping commissions coming in- which is totally unpredictable.

[robcohee]

We provide our customers the most powerful BIM and Digital Prototyping tools available today and at a price that has put CAD on the desktop of almost every engineer / designer in all engineering disciplines. You and I might not see eye to eye on the advantages of all trades informing and evolving a single digital model, but it is my belief that many do see the vision and are able to experience designs previously unattainable. Best of luck to you as well.

[dpahls1]

@cloudsurfer007 I disagree. In my firm, we have been using Revit 08, 09, and now 2010. All of our consultants use BIM software as well. We have had HUGE success with this delivery system, and the frequency of drawing errors has been reduced tremendously. I agree it is not "perfect" and will not solve all issues, but as with any design software it is "garbage in, garbage out". The cost of training is minimal compared to a lawsuit that can put me out of business. My people get training frequently.

[JakeEricson]

Sketchup is for kids, Inventor is prosauce.

[RenderingsToTheMAX]

OK...I know you're biased...but can you be "Candid" and tell me why Inventor is better/easier than using SketchUp Pro? I haven't tried Inventor but I use SU professionally with great results...but inventor is making me scratch my head. Your thoughts?....

[robcohee]

SketchUp is a geometry creation tool where Autodesk Inventor is an engineering tool. FEA, Part Libraries (750,000+ standard components), Sheet Metal part creation and flat patterns, Tube and Pipe, Cable Harness, Document in 2D DWG directly from the 3D model. I could go on and on, and that's not being biased - just honest.

[robcohee]

Sure you can create 3D solids with SketchUp, but is it the right size, can you create 2D DWG's from the model, can you test the strength or fatigue of a part in an assembly while in motion? That's the difference between a geometry creation tool and an engineering tool.

[RenderingsToTheMAX]

So, if what I wanted to do is architectural elevations and things of that sort - Inventor is not the thing for me? That is really what I'm looking to do. I have Max/Viz...I was looking for a simpler modeling vehicle. Thoughts?

[robcohee]

You definately need to look at Autodesk Revit Architecture. It does for buildings many of the things I said that Inventor does for mechanical design.

[Kinglevel]

@RenderingsToTheMAX lol?

[RenderingsToTheMAX]

you're beefing about RTTM when your account name is "Kinglevel"...? A bit pompous wouldn't you say..."King...level"...

You give special meaning to the saying, "Comments are like a-holes, everyone's got them and they all stink!"

[Kinglevel]

@RenderingsToTheMAX wow, nice.. my nick dosent have anything to do with my thoughts.. i wont be replying any pms or respone from you. unmature-guy

[RenderingsToTheMAX]

I'm not the one who made a comment on Screen Names...it was you which prompted my response. Why would you follow my screen name with "LOL"? Who's immature here? Pretty obvious. "IF" you asked why I use that screen name, I would have told you that I use 3D Studio MAX... That's where the "MAX" comes from...not trying to insinuate that my work is the best there is - just a play on the software I use.

You like to play the victim card nice so, clarification was necessary for all those reading this.

[preston11042]

so it does make it 3d right

[LangobardorumEtrusco]

I'm a beast with the old CAD, i did a tank and it was beautiful, unfortunately i don't have class anymore, anyway i use it the other day and is really confusing to use, but now that i see this video i found it easier......just need to get familiarized

[szebsone]

is it free?

[mohandis2]

Good job, would you please go ahead and use frame generator to create that icopy frame then make the bill of material for all that curtain wall, this would help to encourage bosses to get the software.

[Cthrilla]

eff auto desk! I don't like it Solidworks is the bombdiggity!

[robcohee]

Lol - all class dude. It's spelled Autodesk. No spaces or capital D for future reference.

[CTBTONE]

cool

[jdavis417]

Sweet action! Can Inventor Pro help with analyizing the weight of the assembly, windloads and negative pressures so anchoring can be engineered without WAGging? Inside and outside corners regions are of special interest.

[jdavis417]

For the other noobs (like me)... the "measure" could be accomplished from within the pattern command. It is available from the spacing flyout and you could quickly divide the full distance into equal lites (you'll need to consider what the lines represent in relation to your corners or mid-rails) by adding the "divided by" symbol... / ... after the value you measure. Hope this helps someone to save a step. We're all in this together!

[robcohee]

Great tip! And absolutely - were all in this together..

[robcohee]

iCopy creates new parts for you. It ads an _(#) to the new part created making it easy to ID. Then I can utilize Vault to rename the files that become production parts.

[Saskgirl17]

Great, thanks!

[Saskgirl17]

Nice work, Rob! Quick question, on the 2nd row of frames you put in (which are a different height than the 1st row), are new parts created? How do you control part naming in that case? Thanks!

Scott

[andreasm]

ARE YOU ON THE BALL? GET ON THE BALL!