Introduction
Welcome
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What you should know
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Exercise files
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1. Inventor UI and File Management
Review of Inventor workflow and file types
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Inventor user interface review
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Setting up the project file (.IPJ)
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2. Creating and Modifying the Beverage Caddy Parts
Overview of caddy parts and project approach
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Modeling the caddy base using the Extrude and Hole commands
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Modeling a caddy foot using the Revolve command
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Modeling a ring support using the Sweep command
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Modeling a ring support using the Pattern command
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Modeling a glass tumbler using loft
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Completing the tumbler using loft and shell
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Modeling the caddy arm using the Mirror command
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3. Assembling the Beverage Caddy
Overview: Placing and constraining the model parts in an assembly
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Placing and grounding the caddy base, constraining the feet to the base
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Creating the ring support subassembly using the Pattern command
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Creating holes in the caddy base using the Hole and Pattern commands
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Constraining the ring support subassembly
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Constraining the arm to the base
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Placing and constraining the tumblers
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Adjusting materials and appearance to taste
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Modifying the caddy handle with extrude cut
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Adding a handle with Freeform tools
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4. Creating a Rendered Image and Animation of the Caddy Project
Overview of the rendering and animation tools in Inventor
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Creating an exploded view of the caddy
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Recording and exporting an animation of the caddy assembly
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Creating a rendered image of the caddy assembly
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Creating a technical drawing of the caddy
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Ex_Files_Prod_Design_Inventor.zip
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