Software Modeling Introduction Answer KeyIntroduction

Students will learn how to use the basic Autodesk inventor software user interface and file management system.

Equipment Engineering notebook Pencil PC with Autodesk Inventor Software Autodesk Inventor videos

UI Navigation 1 UI Navigation 2 Navigation Control Project Files Part Browser

Procedure1. Students will watch the free video training in inventor @

http://academy.autodesk.com/software/inventor

2. Complete the table below with a description of the template and the file extension used for each file type.

Inventor Environment

File extension

Description

Part .ipt This template creates a 2D or 3D object composed of features and one or more objects.

Assembly .iam This template creates a collection of precisely aligned parts and other assemblies.

Drawing .idw This template creates a 2D engineering document that contains component views and details.

3. Label the features of the user interaction images below.

1. Ribbon

2. Browser

3. Graphics Window

4. The UI Navigation 1 consists of

Ribbon

Tabs

Panels

Extended Panels

Ribbon Appearance

5. The UI Navigation 2 consists of:

Browser Menu

Application Menu

Quick Access Toolbar

a. Which feature was likely created first, Hole 1 or Extrusion 3? How do you know?

Extrusion 3 was likely created first since it is listed first in the browser.

6. View the Inventor tutorial Navigation Controls. Label the navigation controls in the image below.

7. Describe the functions available with each of the following function keys.

F2 pan F3 zoom F4 free Orbit F5 return to previous view F6 shortcut to Home view

8. View the Inventor Tutorial video Project Files. Then address the items below.

a. Label the images below with the steps needed to set up a project without Libraries.

Click Projects

Click New

Click New Single User Poject

Click Next

Enter Project Name

Click Finish

b. What is the active project in the image below?

Project 1