Mastering Autodesk Inventor 2011, is a book that is ideal for learning Autodesk Inventor 2011. There are many other books, but the book on Mastering Autodesk Inventor is a great book, written by Curtis Waguespack & Thom Tremblay. Many might have purchased this book but not all know that there are files that can be downloaded and worked on  understand the process of work flow

The Book Mastering Autodesk Inventor 2011 has files that can be downloaded from the Wiley site

Download the Work Files

Autodesk Inventor 2011 Service Pack 2 is an incremental update.

You must install Autodesk Inventor 2011, and apply Service Pack 1, before you can install Autodesk Inventor 2011 Service Pack 2. If you have previously installed the Subscription Advantage Pack for Autodesk Inventor 2011 in addition to Service Pack 1, ensure you download and install from the appropriate Autodesk Inventor 2011 Subscription Advantage Pack SP2 file instead of the appropriate Autodesk Inventor 2010 SP2 file.

This service pack updates Autodesk Inventor 2011 for all languages.

	Autodesk Inventor 2011 SP2 32-bit (msp – 30228Kb)
	Autodesk Inventor 2011 SP2 64-bit (msp – 66905Kb)
	Autodesk Inventor Subscription Advantage Pack 2011 SP2 32-bit (msp – 51907Kb)
	Autodesk Inventor Subscription Advantage Pack 2011 SP2 64-bit (msp – 90846Kb)
	Readme (htm – 49Kb)

Key                                                                                    Description                                                               Function of SPACEBAR

M or 1   Applies the Mate constraint                     Changes the mate position to the flush              position

A or 2   Applies the Angle constraint                    Reverses the direction of applying the
Angle constraint

T or 3   Applies the Tangent constrain                  Reverses to inside or outside face for              applying the Tangent constraint

I or 4   Applies the Insert constraint                     Reverses the direction of insertion

R or 5   Applies the Rotation constraint               Reverses the direction of rotation

S or 6   Applies the Rotation-Translation             Reverses the direction of translation              constraint

X or 8   Applies the Transitional constraint        No use of SPACEBAR

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Each month a member of the Autodesk Developer Network, not-necessarily an Autodesk employee, brings you a plugin that includes the source code. You can use the plugin as provided or extend it to meet your needs by working with the source code. This month’s plugin is:

Download Thread Modeler for Inventor

The plugin was developed by Developer Consultant, Philippe Leefsma, who happens to be an Autodesk employee, but plugins can come from any ADN member. As indicated in its Read Me (all plugins come with one):

The ThreadModeler tool has been developed to allow Inventor users to more easily create realistic modelized threads based on an existing Inventor thread feature. Through functionality provided by the tool, users are able to select an existing thread feature in the model, and the ThreadModeler will then generate a realistic thread based on the feature properties. The ThreadModeler can reliably generate a thread which can save a lot of time and effort when compared with a manual approach, and bring models a higher degree of realism.

The plugin is compatible with 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Inventor 2011 and later.

So ratchet this plugin into your existing process, and let us know how it turns out atlabs.plugins@autodesk.com.

TEDCF Publishing, a leading Autodesk Authorized Publisher and Developer, today released a downloadable version of their Inventor 2011 training courses.

“By the time our customers have done the research and placed their orders, they needed the courses yesterday,” said David Melvin, PE, and author of the training courses.  “Now they can get the help they need without having to wait.”

Some of the benefits of the downloadable training courses include:

• Free, Automatic Updates – no need for a subscription to receive additions to courses already purchased.
• Upgrade Options – upgrade to a Bundle in the same release by clicking the Support button on the course lesson player.
• Consolidated Memory Jogger Search Engine – search for lessons in the same release without having to have the corresponding course opened.

Customers can purchase a single course or a course bundle.  The Ultimate Bundle consists of all 6 Inventor 2011 training courses:

• Solid Modeling gives a strong foundation of skills along with knowledge of the commands.
• Assemblies & Advanced Concepts gives the knowledge to develop top-down, middle-out, and bottom-up design methods.
• 2D Drafting & Customization combines knowledge of the commands with the skills required to work professionally in the drawing environment.
• Sheet Metal Design teaches how to combine commands so that parts are editable and unfold easily.
• Tube & Pipe Routed Systems teaches the advanced techniques required to create runs that update properly and automatically.
• Inventor Studio breaks the process of creating still and animated renderings into simple to understand steps.

Those who purchase the Deluxe Bundle will receive the first four courses.  The Expert Bundle contains the first three courses and the Advanced Bundle consists of the first two.

For those without an internet connection or who prefer to have the courses shipped to them, the entire release is now available on one DVD.  This means that those with an internet connection can use the downloadable version while waiting for their hard-copy to arrive.

The downloadable courses are presented in the same helpful, user-friendly method that the CD versions are presented in. Here are some of the benefits of this method:

• Lessons in Metric & English.
• Adjustable playback speed – learn at your own pace.
• Progressive layout –step-by-step training begins with basic concepts and progressively builds to advanced skills.
• Simplified learning format – users benefit from thorough explanations that cover all the steps.
• Search Engine – the Memory Jogger search engine allows users to enter keywords to find specific lessons.  Now you can search across all of the courses no matter which course you are on.
• Full-screen capabilities – see all of the details.
• Automatic book-marking – the course automatically opens to the last viewed lesson.
• Volume Slider – adjustable volume.
• Time Displays – the length of each lesson along with the current time is displayed.
• System Requirements: Windows & Speakers.

Visit http://www.trainingtutorial.com/Autodesk_Inventor_2011_Training.htm to learn more about the new downloadable Autodesk Inventor 2011 Certified training courses.

About the Author

David Melvin, PE is a licensed Mechanical Engineer with over 25 years of experience in research and development for major companies. He founded The Engineering Department Consulting Firm in 1998 and soon discovered that he needed an easier and faster way to train his draftsmen and engineers to use Autodesk Inventor. This need led to the establishment of TEDCF Publishing’s video-based training courses in 2000. Now these courses are used by thousands of professionals, students, and teachers all over the world.

About TEDCF Publishing

Founded in 2000, TEDCF Publishing is a division of The Engineering Department Consulting Firm.  The company attained recognition as an Autodesk Authorized Publisher & Developer within the first year of business.  The company provides training courses for Inventor 6 through 2011, SolidWorks 2009-2011, and Microsoft Excel.

Experienced Inventor users rely on the click-and-drag technique to fine-tune the general shape ofa sketch rather than trying to get things precisely right from the beginning. Become familiar withthis technique so you can use it to your advantage.

The .jt file format is a CAD-neutral lightweight data format used for data archival, visualization, digital mockup, collaboration, and data sharing.

For more information on .jt files, refer to http://www.JT2Go.com.

1. In Autodesk Inventor, open the part, sheet metal part, iPart, assembly, or iAssembly model you want to publish.
2. Click Save As Save Copy As. In Save as Type, select JT Files (.jt).
3. In File Name, enter a name or use the default, which is the same as the part or assembly file.
4. Click Save to publish the file.

January / February 2011 Issue of The Creative Inventor Magazine is now available!

The Creative Inventor Magazine returns after a six month haitus while we moved into new offices and ramped up our staff.

This free magazine is devoted entirely to users of Autodesk Manufacturing software. “The Creative Inventor Magazine” contains articles, tutorials, tips, reviews, on software and CAD management.

Every article is written specifically for the Manufacturing Industry community. Initially the magazine will be available 6 times per year, and best of all, it’sFREE! The March/April issue cover is shown below.

Subscribe now, and receive your copy today!

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Overview of creating an administrative deployment image, understanding deployment options, and how to use deployments to install the Autodesk Inventor 2011 family of products.