Introduction
Welcome
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Using the exercise files
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1. Basic Concepts
Exploring major workflow steps
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Reviewing different file types
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2. Navigating the Interface
Navigating using the ViewCube
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Navigating using the navigation tools
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Using the browser
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Using the ribbon bar
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Using the Quick Access Toolbar
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Using the Marking menu
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3. Menu Customization
Basic menu customization
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Custom ribbon bar panels
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Keyboard
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Marking menu customization
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4. Leveraging the Project
Project file introduction
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The project file: .ipj
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Setting up the project file for this course
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Frequently used subfolders
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5. Sketching Concepts and Settings
Introducing sketching
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Working with origin geometry
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Understanding constraints
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Application options
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6. Creating Geometry with the Draw panel
Drawing lines
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Creating rectangles and arcs
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Creating splines
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Creating slots
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Construction geometry
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Dimensioning
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Parameters
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7. Editing and Modifying Sketch Geometry
Move, copy, and rotate sketch geometry
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Trim, extend, and split sketch geometry
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Scale, stretch, and offset geometry
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Creating rectangular, circular, and mirrored sketch patterns
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8. Work Features
Understanding work features
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Creating offset work planes
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Creating work planes
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Creating work axes and points
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9. Projecting and Importing Geometry
Projecting geometry
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Importing AutoCAD data
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10. Understanding Sketch Feature Creation
Part feature introduction
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Creating a base extrusion feature
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Keeping extrusions connected with the To next face/body option
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Creating revolves
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Creating complex shapes with the Loft tool
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Adding control to a loft by creating rails
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Creating a sweep feature
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Creating a sweep feature with model edges
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11. Building Parts with Placed Features
Adding holes to a part model
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Modifying edges with fillets and chamfers
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Hollowing parts with the shell feature
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12. Creating Patterns of Features
Creating rectangular feature patterns
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Adding intelligence to a rectangular pattern
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Creating rectangular feature patterns along a path
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Creating circular feature patterns
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Mirroring part features
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13. Creating Configurable iParts and iFeatures
Understanding iParts and iFeatures
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Creating an iPart from an existing part
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Changing between versions inside an iPart
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Extracting iFeatures for use in other parts
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Inserting iFeatures into a part
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14. Adding Parts to an Assembly File
Introduction to assemblies
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Placing components
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Creating components in the context of an assembly
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Placing fasteners from the Content Center
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15. Using Constraints to Position Parts
The Mate/Flush constraint
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The Angle constraint
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The Insert constraint
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Driving constraints
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The Transitional tab
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The Motion tab
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Contact sets
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16. Assembly-Visualization Techniques
Adding materials to parts in an assembly
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Visual styles
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Enhancing the design experience with shadows
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Adding a ground plane, reflections, and perspective to a design
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Changing the lighting style to match a design
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17. Creating Drawing Views
Exploring initial drawing creation
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Placing base and projected views
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Creating section views
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Creating detail views
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Creating a breakout view
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Creating auxiliary and cropped views
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18. Setting Basic Dimensions
Creating general dimensions
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Changing dimension precision
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Creating baseline, ordinate, and chain dimensions
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Creating baseline, ordinate, and chain dimension sets
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19. Creating Balloons and a Parts List
Creating individual balloons
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Creating a group of balloons with automatic ballooning
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Adding a parts list to the drawing
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