Autodesk Inventor Technology Preview - iCopy

Sometimes he even impresses himself. In this episode of Rob Unscripted, Autodesk Technical Evangelist Rob Cohee utilizes new functionality available on Autodesk Labs called iCopy. The Autodesk Inventor iCopy Technology Preview will enable you to make multiple copies of an assembly that automatically resize to fit your design. iCopy creates and inserts multiple instances of the assembly, automatically adjusting the size and shape of each occurrence based on your functional requirements. As usual Rob puts a little something extra into this series, and this one will surely not disappoint.

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• Autodesk
• Inventor
• 3D
• Digital Prototyping
• Large
• Assembly
• Management
• Rob Cohee

[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.

[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]

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.

[jsquad192837465]

Garrysmod stacker tool.

[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.

[fattyfatfatjon]

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

[JakeEricson]

Sketchup is for kids, Inventor is prosauce.

[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.

[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]

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 lol?