Inventor Podcast

[Jørgen Bjørnes]

Adding parameters into iPorperties (Video Podcast Episode 20)

This month we take parameters from a parts (Height & Width) and concatenate them into the description of a part. This allows you to create a parts list and show the cut length in the descritopn area of the parts list.

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[Jørgen Bjørnes]

Frame Generator Tools (Video Podcast Episode 21)

This episode we create frame members with Frame Generator inside of Autodesk Inventor 2008. We cover the ability to use 2D and 3D sketches as well as solid geometry. I also sneak in a few enhancements to Frame Generator inside Inventor 2009.


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[Jørgen Bjørnes]

Design Accelerators (Video Podcast Episode 22)

This episode we cover the use of several of the Design Accelerators in Inventor such as shaft generator, bolted connection and belt generator.

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Custom Profiles and more... (Video Podcast Episode 23)

It's hard to believe but here is episode 23 of the Official Inventor Podcast. This episode we cover custom frames for Frame Generator as well as some parameter and drawings tips. They all go together well for a 15 minute podcast so take a listen and I hope you find something of use.

   

If you want the file I used to create my custom frames here it is.


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[Jørgen Bjørnes]

Inventor Reps (Video Podcast Episode 24)

Discover how to use View Reps, LOD Reps and Positional Reps all inside of Inventor assemblies. We will cover all three areas from the assembly to drawings.



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Skeleton Models (Video Podcast Episode 25)

The concept of a skeleton model is a powerful method to have a single sketch drive multiple parts. This is  a very robust way to set up relationships between parts and assemblies that doesnt require adaptivity or projecting edges and maintain a relationship.

This episode we see how a sketch is created and used in a skeleton model to maintain the relationship between components.



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Copy Design (Video Podcast Episode 26)

Last episode we covered how you can create a skeleton through making a sketch and using derived components. This episode we will take it one step farther and use Productstream/Vault to make a unique copy which will allow us to make modifications to each copy of the skeleton model. This is a very powerful way to make a deep copy from the skeleton to drawings as well as specify where it will be saved.



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Termination (Video Podcast Episode 27)

For those of you that use standard tools like extrude, revolve, sweep and loft and wonder if there might be a few things you aren't aware of, this podcast is for you. We cover some of the various termination options as well as a few others tips with these standard features during this 18 minute podcast.



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Nested Reps (Video Podcast Episode 28)

Several podcasts ago I had a few listeners ask for a deeper dive with the various representations for Inventor such as how to setup and use nested reps. This episode I cover how to create various reps and use them in a nested fashion. I hope that for those of you that aren't using reps can get a feel for the power of nested representations. For those of you that use them already, I hope you will gain a little insight on how to nest and link these reps.



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Associative Surfaces (Video Podcast Episode 29)

This episode we will cover some hidden tools that many of you may not have given much thought to. We take a look at Copy Surface, Offset Surface, Boundary Patch and Sculpt. These tools aren’t just for consumer products, they are even useful for machine design so take a look at the latest Official Autodesk Inventor Podcast.



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Inventor 2009 Subscription Bonus Pack (Video Podcast Episode 30)

This month we will take a look at the Inventor2009 Subscription Bonus Pack to see the new tools available on the Subscription site. We will cover new tools that have been added to drawings, parts and assemblies in Inventor 2009.



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Official Autodesk Inventor Podcast Episode 31 is available

For those of you wondering when I would get another podcast out, here is Episode 31. Due to the crazy month of December with traveling, AU and the Holidays, I was never able to actually sit down for a few hours to record and publish a tip.

This month I cover creating 3D Sketches for things like swept components. We use a few tricks to create those 3D sketches that you might not have discovered just yet so have a look and I hope you will pick up a few good tips.



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Official Autodesk Inventor Podcast Episode 32

For Podcast 32 I had a great question from one of our long time Inventor customers (Bob from Belco Packaging) concerning adding constraints to rollers and a curved sheet metal frame. I have had similar questions in the past and there are a few tips that make this fairly easy to do. Take a look at the latest podcast for some tips on adding work geometry to curved holes as well as adding iMates to speed up the process of adding many components.



If you have a good idea for a podcast feel free to send it my way. You never know, it might just show up here one day. Thanks for Bob the great tip!
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Official Autodesk Inventor Podcast Episode 33 - Inventor 2010 Preview

After my last podcast I received several emails about when I would post something for Inventor 2010. Wait no longer to get your first shot of some of the new tools for Consumer Products such as Plastic Parts, Multi Body Support and integration with Alias Studio.

This is the first of several episodes I will post around 2010 so stayed tuned.



Just because I mention these are for Consumer Products there are many great uses for these tools other than for consumer products. Multi Body can be used in almost any environment to be sure to try it out when you get your hands on it.

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Official Autodesk Inventor Podcast Episode 34 - Inventor 2010 Preview (Layout Design and Assembly Analysis)

It's been a few weeks since I posted my first podcast around what's new in Inventor 2010. There is way too much to show in a few podcasts but I intend on having probably 4 podcasts around the main enhancements to Inventor. This episode we will discuss Layout Design and Assembly Level Analysis. I think you will find some great nuggets here and look forward to hearing what you think about the new version.

This is the second of several episodes I will post around 2010 so stayed tuned.



 I have been looking forward to both sketch level layout design as well as being able to run an FEA analysis on an assembly. Great stuff but I might be a little biased.

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