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Inventor Assembly Essentials (2022)

Its 3D modeling, simulation, and automation features not only accelerate the design process but also help reduce errors and costs associated with physical prototyping. For manufacturers, Inventor helps ensure that the final product is well-engineered, manufacturable, and meets the desired quality standards.

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Learning Path Courses:

Assembly Relationships Course

Assembly Relationships Course Outline
(Course Duration: 95 minutes)

Course Description
In this course, you will learn how to apply and modify Assembly constraints and Joints. Once components are added to the assembly degrees of freedom are removed to place parts and sub-assemblies in their proper position.

Comments
Place Constraints and Joints as they are to be assembled.

Course outline
Introducing Assembly Relationships Video (4:47)
Constraining with Mate and Flush Video (3:05)
Constraining with Tangent Video (1:57)
Constraining with Insert Video (1:29)
Constraining at Angles Video (2:50)
Constraining Symmetrically Video (2:26)
Constraining Meshes Videos (3:39)
Editing Constraint Values Video (3:31)
Limiting Constraints Video (2:41)
Creating 3D Motion Constraints Video (2:24)
Creating 3D Transitional Constraints Video (2:24)
Creating a 3D Constraint Set Video (2:34)
Creating a Rigid Relationship Video (2:14)
Creating a Rotational Relationship Video (2:56)
Creating a Cylindrical Relationship Video (3:17)
Creating a Planar Relationship Video (2:05)
Creating a Ball Relationship Video (2:09)
Creating a Joint Using Between Two Faces Video (2:43)
Creating a Joint Using Offset Origin Video (2:30)
Locking and Protecting Relationships Video (3:20)
Driving Assembly Constraints Video (4:13)
Using Joints with DWG Underlay Geometry Video (3:34)
Using the Relationships Display Commands Video (3:57)
Identifying Existing Assembly Constraints Video (3:10)
Understanding Degrees of Freedom and Constrained Drag Concepts Video (3:54)
Reviewing a Degree of Freedom Analysis Report Video (2:19)
Introducing Grounded Components Video (4:22)
Moving and Rotating assembly components Video (4:47)
Using Assembly Relationships course quiz
Assembly Management Course

Assembly Management Course Outline
(Course Duration: 35 minutes)

Course Description
In this course, you will learn how to use the Assembly tool to manage the components in the assembly. Adjust the visibility of items using view representations, control components using positional representations, make components flexible and use level of detail to remove components from memory. After an assembly is created you may need to modify the contents to better represent or make it easier to work with. Through the use of advanced assembly tool, you will be able to create new view representations, positions or remove level of detail.

Comments
Better control assembly components.

Course outline
Using View Representation Video (3:52)
Documenting View Representations Video (2:21)
Representing Positions Videos (3:36)
Documenting a Positional Representation Using Overlay Video (3:47)
Creating a Flexible Assembly Video (3:11)
Creating a Level of Detail Video (3:06)
Documenting a Level of Detail Video (1:56)
Shrink wrapping Overview Video (5:02)
Simplify (6:02)
Replacing a Component with a Substitute LOD Video (3:35)
Simplify LOD (3:49)
Referencing a Newer Component Version Video (2:56)
Importing a Revit Family (3:14)
Export to Revit (2:18)
Assembly Model States (2:35)
Document Assembly Model States (1:59)
Legacy Assembly/Drawing (with LOD) migration to Model States (1:32)
Instance Properties Assembly (3:12)
Send to Fusion (0:54)
Assembly Management course quiz
Presentations Course

Presentations Course Outline
(Course Duration: 45 minutes)

Course Description
In this course, you will learn how to create, edit and document presentation files. After an Assembly is completed it is sometimes necessary to create an exploded view. Exploded views can be used in Assembly drawings or user manuals to clearly show the part in the assembly and how they fit together.

Comments
Build compelling documentation by including exploded views.

Course outline
Introduction to Presentations Video (2:16)
Creating Presentation Scenes Video (2:51)
Applying Move and Rotate Tweaks in Presentation Views Video (4:08)
Editing Actions Video (1:49)
Using Timeline Selection Tools Video (2:59)
Playing Presentation Views Video (1:49)
Working with Snapshot Views Video (3:05)
Working with Storyboards Video (2:24)
Creating & Editing Trails Video (2:45)
Changing Camera Position Video (2:46)
Changing Component Visibility and Opacity Video (2:21)
Creating and Using Presentation Templates Video (1:59)
Publishing a Presentation to Video (2:59)
Publishing a Presentation to Raster Image Video (2:30)
Creating Drawing Views from Presentations Video (3:41)
Migrating Presentations Created in Previous Versions Video (1:19)
Presentations course quiz
View Appearance Course

View Appearance Course Outline
(Course Duration: 45 minutes)

Course Description
In this course, you will learn how to how to adjust component Appearance in an assembly file. In many situations it is necessary to adjust the component appearance in an Assembly file.

Comments
Take advantage of different viewing options to change components.

Course outline
Using Other Viewing Methods Video (1:50)
Setting Viewing Options Video (2:23)
Viewing Inventor Models Realistically Video (2:53)
Colorizing Models Video (2:49)
Shading Models Video (2:39)
Viewing Models in Wireframe Video (2:05)
Using Component Transparency Video (3:31)
Understanding the Artistic Visual Styles Video (2:21)
Shadowing Models Video (3:23)
Reflecting the Model Video (2:45)
Viewing the Ground Plane Video (2:44)
Sectioning Your 3D Model Video (3:47)
Lighting Models with Standard Lights Video (2:35)
Using Image-Based Lighting Video (2:54)
Customizing Lighting Styles Video (3:46)
View Appearance course quiz
Getting Started Course

Getting Started Course Outline
(Course Duration: 60 minutes)

Course Description
In this course you will learn the basics about the Autodesk Inventor Interface, Tabs, panels, quick access and tool bars. Building on that knowledge you will explore the different file types of files including parts, assemblies and more. Navigation is crucial to effectively using your model. You will learn how to rotate, pan and change visual styles. When learning a new software program or just trying to improve your knowledge the Getting Started course will familiarize you with the user interface.

Comments
Explore the first steps in using Autodesk Inventor.

Course outline
My Home Page Video (4:08)
Get Started Tab Video (2:21)
Navigating the Autodesk Inventor Environment Video (2:13)
View Navigation Commands Video (3:50)
Steering Wheel Navigation Video (2:24)
Communication Center and Help System Video (2:55)
Quick Access Toolbar Video (2:49)
File Menu Video (5:30)
Navigating the Inventor Ribbon Video (2:11)
Understanding the Marking Menus Video (2:43)
Using the Select Other Drop Down Video (2:19)
Introducing Project Files Video (2:47)
Creating a Project File Video (3:08)
Configuring Content Center Libraries Video (2:26)
Creating New Inventor Files Video (1:21)
Application Options Save Tab (1:43)
Opening Existing Inventor Files Video (2:40)
Finding Inventor Files Video (4:15)
Using and Customizing Keyboard Shortcuts Video (3:36)
Highlight New Badging (1:35)
Display Extended Information in Browser (1:05)
File Application Options (1:49)
Environment Color (1:23)
Migrate Custom Settings (1:29)
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Assembly Introduction & Creation Course

Assembly Introduction & Creation Course Outline
(Course Duration: 50 minutes)

Course Description
In this course, you will learn how to create assembly files and work with components after they are inserted. Assembly files are an important part of design by bringing together different parts and sub-assemblies into a common file. Once the components are placed use a verity of commands to control display, bill of materials, assembly features and working with placed parts.

Comments
Assembly basic task for a new user

Course outline
Understanding Assemblies files & Icons Video (2:52)
Opening Inventor Assemblies with Options Video (3:21)
Organizing with Browser Folders Video (3:12)
Introducing Component Display Controls Video (3:07)
Introducing Browser Menu Options Video (3:28)
Introducing Browser Search Video (2:30)
Introducing the Center of Gravity (3:12)
Introducing the Bill of Materials Video (2:26)
Understanding Assembly Features Video (4:08)
Introduction to Assembly Creation Video (2:24)
Creating a New Assembly Video (2:13)
Placing a Component in an Assembly Video (2:52)
Content Center Video (4:15)
Creating a Part Component in Place (5:11)
AutoDropping a Component from Content Center Video (2:21)
Creating a Virtual Component in an Assembly Video (2:12)
Assembly Introduction & Creation course quiz
Assembly Drawings Course

Assembly Drawings Course Outline
(Course Duration: 35 minutes)

Course Description
Capture Assembly information in the drawing environment by documenting bill of material and part item numbers. After placing Assemblies into a drawing it is necessary to document the Bill of Material and place balloons into the drawing.

Comments
Course content could include wall, floor, column, chair/lighting placement

Course outline
Creating & Editing a Parts List Video (4:35)
Filtering Parts Lists Video (3:01)
Opening Components from a Parts List Video (0:47)
Placing Balloons Manually Video (2:13)
Moving and Editing Video (2:12)
Reordering Video (1:52)
Automatically Placing Video (2:51)
Editing the Bill of Materials Video (3:05)
Understanding Revision Tables and Revision Tags Video (3:51)
Splitting a Table Between Sheets Video (2:50)
Changing Part Transparency Video (1:52)
Assembly Drawing course quiz
Drawing Basics Course

Drawing Basics Course Outline
(Course Duration: 15 minutes)

Course Description
In this course, you will learn about the drawing environment and the option it has to offer.Documenting designs is typically the last step in the process when using Autodesk Inventor. Use your models to create shop drawings for fabrication.

Comments
Shop drawing can consist of dimensions, part list, balloons, tables and more.

Course outline
Introducing the Drawing Environment Video (3:23)
Opening Inventor Drawings with the Defer Option Video (2:20)
Reviewing Drawing Browser Icon States Video (3:04)
Exploring the Recovery Options Tab Video (2:29)
Drawing Basics course quiz
Assembly Components Course

Assembly Components Course Outline
(Course Duration: 65 minutes)

Course Description
In this course you will learn how to work with components already inserted in to your Assembly file. After your Autodesk Inventor assembly is created by adding different components to the file, each of the components can be managed or duplicated.

Comments
Working with components in an Assembly.

Course outline
Introduction to Assembly Creation Video (2:24)
Replacing a Component in an Assembly Video (1:43)
Editing Assembly Components Video (2:51)
Analyzing Interference Video (3:05)
Moving and Rotating Assembly Components Video (4:47)
Solving for Contact Video (2:19)
Copying Components Video (4:38)
Patterning Components Associatively Video (2:33)
Patterning Components in a Circle Video (3:27)
Creating a Rectangular Component Pattern Video (3:03)
Mirroring Assembly Components Video (4:19)
Promoting and Demoting Assembly Components Video (4:00)
Using an Associative DWG Underlay in an Assembly Video (4:09)
Frame Generator File Naming (4:06)
Inserting Frame Members (5:36)
Notching Frame Members (2:29)
Reuse and Change Reuse Frame Members (1:30)
Trimming and Extending to Frame Members (3:39)
Assembly Components course quiz