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Book Autodesk Inventor 2024  Advanced Assembly Modeling  Mixed Units

Download or read book Autodesk Inventor 2024 Advanced Assembly Modeling Mixed Units written by ASCENT - Center for Technical Knowledge and published by . This book was released on 2023-07-21 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Autodesk Inventor 2024 Advanced Part Modeling  Mixed Units

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Book Autodesk Inventor 2021  Advanced Assembly Modeling  Mixed Units   Autodesk Authorized Publisher

Download or read book Autodesk Inventor 2021 Advanced Assembly Modeling Mixed Units Autodesk Authorized Publisher written by ASCENT - Center for Technical Knowledge and published by Ascent, Center for Technical Knowledge. This book was released on 2020-05-11 with total page 568 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Autodesk(R) Inventor(R) 2021: Advanced Assembly Modeling guide builds on the skills acquired in the Autodesk Inventor 2021: Introduction to Solid Modeling and Autodesk Inventor 2021: Advanced Part Modeling guides to take you to a higher level of productivity when creating and working with assemblies. You begin by focusing on the Top-Down Design workflow. You learn how tools are used to achieve this workflow using Derive, Multi-Body Design, and Layouts. Other topics include model simplification tools, Positional and Level of Detail Representations, iMates and iAssemblies, Frame Generator, Design Accelerator, and file management and duplication techniques. A chapter has also been included about the Autodesk(R) Inventor(R) Studio to teach you how to render, produce, and animate realistic images. Topics Covered Applying motion to existing assembly constraints using Motion and Transitional Constraints. Introduction of the Top-Down Design technique for creating assemblies and its components. Tools for Top-Down Design, such as associative links, adaptive parts, multi-body and layout design, derived components, and skeleton models. Creating Positional Representations to review motion, evaluate the position of assembly components, or document an assembly in a drawing. Using Shrinkwrap and other model simplification tools to create a part model that represents an overall assembly. Creating Level of Detail Representations to reduce the clutter of large assemblies, reduce retrieval times, and substituting models. Using the Design Accelerator to easily insert standard and customizable components and features into your model. Creating rendered realistic images and animations of parts and assemblies using Autodesk Inventor Studio and the Video Producer. Prerequisites Access to the 2021.0 version of the software, to ensure compatibility with this guide. Future software updates that are released by Autodesk may include changes that are not reflected in this guide. The practices and files included with this guide are not compatible with prior versions (e.g., 2020). The class assumes mastery of Autodesk Inventor basics as taught in Autodesk(R) Inventor(R) Introduction to Solid Modeling. In addition, Autodesk(R) Inventor(R) Advanced Part Modeling knowledge is recommended. The use of Microsoft(R) Excel is required for this training course.

Book Autodesk Inventor 2023  Advanced Assembly Modeling  Mixed Units

Download or read book Autodesk Inventor 2023 Advanced Assembly Modeling Mixed Units written by ASCENT - Center for Technical Knowledge and published by . This book was released on 2022-05-06 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Autodesk Inventor 2022  Advanced Assembly Modeling  Mixed Units   Autodesk Authorized Publisher

Download or read book Autodesk Inventor 2022 Advanced Assembly Modeling Mixed Units Autodesk Authorized Publisher written by Ascent - Center for Technical Knowledge and published by Ascent, Center for Technical Knowledge. This book was released on 2021-06-18 with total page 588 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Autodesk(R) Inventor(R) 2022: Advanced Assembly Modeling guide builds on the skills acquired in the Autodesk Inventor 2022: Introduction to Solid Modeling and Autodesk Inventor 2022: Advanced Part Modeling guides to take you to a higher level of productivity when creating and working with assemblies. You begin by focusing on the Top-Down Design workflow. You learn how tools are used to achieve this workflow using Derive, Multi-Body Design, and Layouts. Other topics include model simplification tools, positional representations, model states, iMates and iAssemblies, Frame Generator, Design Accelerator, and file management and duplication techniques. A chapter has also been included about the Autodesk(R) Inventor(R) Studio to teach you how to render, produce, and animate realistic images. Topics Covered Applying motion to existing assembly constraints using Motion and Transitional constraints. Introduction of the Top-Down Design technique for creating assemblies and their components. Tools for Top-Down Design, such as associative links, adaptive parts, multi-body and layout design, derived components, and skeleton models. Creating positional representations to review motion, evaluate the position of assembly components, or document an assembly in a drawing. Using the model simplification tools to create simplified part models and views of assembly designs. Creating model states and iAssemblies to create customizable versions of assembly designs. Creating rendered realistic images and animations of parts and assemblies using Autodesk Inventor Studio and the Video Producer. Using the Design Accelerator and Frame Generator to easily insert standard and customizable components and features into your model. Efficiently duplicating components in an assembly. Adding welds and weld symbols to weldment assemblies. Prerequisites Access to the 2022.0 version of the software, to ensure compatibility with this guide. Future software updates that are released by Autodesk may include changes that are not reflected in this guide. The practices and files included with this guide are not compatible with prior versions (e.g., 2021). The class assumes mastery of Autodesk Inventor basics as taught in Autodesk Inventor: Introduction to Solid Modeling. In addition, Autodesk Inventor: Advanced Part Modeling knowledge is recommended. The use of Microsoft(R) Excel is required for this training course.

Book Autodesk Inventor 2020  Advanced Assembly Modeling  Mixed Units

Download or read book Autodesk Inventor 2020 Advanced Assembly Modeling Mixed Units written by ASCENT - Center for Technical Knowledge and published by . This book was released on 2019-07-11 with total page 568 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Autodesk(R) Inventor(R) 2020: Advanced Assembly Modeling guide builds on the skills acquired in the Autodesk Inventor 2020: Introduction to Solid Modeling and Autodesk Inventor 2020: Advanced Part Modeling guides to take you to a higher level of productivity when creating and working with assemblies. You begin by focusing on the Top-Down Design workflow. You learn how tools are used to achieve this workflow using Derive, Multi-Body Design, and Layouts. Other topics include model simplification tools, Positional and Level of Detail Representations, iMates and iAssemblies, Frame Generator, Design Accelerator, and file management and duplication techniques. A chapter has also been included about the Autodesk(R) Inventor(R) Studio to teach you how to render, produce, and animate realistic images. Topics Covered Applying motion to existing assembly constraints using Motion and Transitional Constraints. Introduction of the Top-Down Design technique for creating assemblies and its components. Tools for Top-Down Design, such as associative links, adaptive parts, multi-body and layout design, derived components, and skeleton models. Creating Positional Representations to review motion, evaluate the position of assembly components, or document an assembly in a drawing. Using Shrinkwrap and other model simplification tools to create a part model that represents an overall assembly. Creating Level of Detail Representations to reduce the clutter of large assemblies, reduce retrieval times, and substituting models. Using the Design Accelerator to easily insert standard and customizable components and features into your model. Creating rendered realistic images and animations of parts and assemblies using Autodesk Inventor Studio and the Video Producer. Prerequisites Access to the 2020.0 version of the software, to ensure compatibility with this guide. Future software updates that are released by Autodesk may include changes that are not reflected in this guide. The practices and files included with this guide are not compatible with prior versions (i.e., 2019). The class assumes mastery of Autodesk Inventor basics as taught in Autodesk(R) Inventor(R) Introduction to Solid Modeling. In addition, Autodesk(R) Inventor(R) Advanced Part Modeling knowledge is recommended. The use of Microsoft(R) Excel is required for this guide.

Book Autodesk Inventor 2024

    Book Details:
  • Author : ASCENT - Center for Technical Knowledge
  • Publisher : Ascent, Center for Technical Knowledge
  • Release : 2023-09-06
  • ISBN : 9781959504696
  • Pages : 0 pages

Download or read book Autodesk Inventor 2024 written by ASCENT - Center for Technical Knowledge and published by Ascent, Center for Technical Knowledge. This book was released on 2023-09-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Autodesk(R) Inventor(R) 2024: iLogic guide teaches you how to use the iLogic functionality that exists in the Autodesk(R) Inventor(R) 2024.1 software. In this practice-intensive curriculum, you will acquire the knowledge required to use iLogic to automate Autodesk Inventor designs. In this guide, you will learn how iLogic functionality furthers the use of parameters in a model by adding an additional layer of intelligence. By setting criteria in the form of established rules, you learn how to capture design intent, enabling you to automate the design workflow to meet various design scenarios in part, assembly, and drawing files. Topics Covered iLogic functionality overview iLogic workflow overview Review of model and user-defined parameters and equations and their importance in iLogic Understanding the iLogic interface components (iLogic panel, Edit Rule dialog box, and iLogic browser) Rule creation workflow for Autodesk Inventor parts and assemblies Using variations of conditional statements in an iLogic rule Accessing and incorporating the various function types into an iLogic part, assembly, or drawing file rule Event Triggers and iTriggers Creating Forms to create a custom user interface for an iLogic rule Prerequisites Access to the 2024 version of the software, to ensure compatibility with this guide. Future software updates that are released by Autodesk may include changes that are not reflected in this guide. The practices and files included with this guide are not compatible with prior versions (e.g., 2023). The class assumes a mastery of Autodesk Inventor basics, as taught in the Autodesk Inventor: Introduction to Solid Modeling guide. The Autodesk Inventor: Advanced Part and Assembly Modeling guides are also highly recommended. No programming knowledge is required to use the basic iLogic functions, but programming experience can be an asset when using advanced functions.

Book Autodesk Inventor Professional 2024 for Designers  24th Edition

Download or read book Autodesk Inventor Professional 2024 for Designers 24th Edition written by Prof. Sham Tickoo and published by CADCIM Technologies. This book was released on 2023-07-16 with total page 1102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Autodesk Inventor Professional 2024 for Designers is a comprehensive book that introduces the users to Autodesk Inventor 2024, a feature-based 3D parametric solid modeling software. All environments of this solid modelling software are covered in this book with a thorough explanation of commands, options, and their applications to create real-world products. The mechanical engineering industry examples that are used as tutorials and the related additional exercises at the end of each chapter help the users to understand the design techniques used in the industry to design a product. Additionally, the author emphasizes on the solid modeling techniques that will improve the productivity and efficiency of the users. After reading this book, the users will be able to create solid parts, sheet metal parts, assemblies, weldments, drawing views with bill of materials, presentation views to animate the assemblies and apply direct modeling techniques to facilitate rapid design prototyping. Salient Features Comprehensive book consisting of 20 chapters organized in a pedagogical sequence. Detailed explanation of all concepts, techniques, commands, and tools of Autodesk Inventor Professional 2024. Step-by-step instructions that guide the users through the learning process. More than 54 real-world mechanical engineering designs as tutorials and projects. Self-Evaluation Test, Review Questions, and Exercises are given at the end of the chapters. Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Drawing Sketches for Solid Models Chapter 3: Adding Constraints and Dimensions to Sketches Chapter 4: Editing, Extruding, and Revolving the Sketches Chapter 5: Other Sketching and Modeling Options Chapter 6: Advanced Modeling Tools-I Chapter 7: Editing Features and Adding Automatic Dimensions to Sketches Chapter 8: Advanced Modeling Tools-II Chapter 9: Assembly Modeling-I Chapter 10: Assembly Modeling-II Chapter 11: Working with Drawing Views-I Chapter 12: Working with Drawing Views-II Chapter 13: Presentation Module Chapter 14: Working with Sheet Metal Components Chapter 15: Introduction to Stress Analysis Chapter 16: Introduction to Weldments * Chapter 17: Miscellaneous Tools * Chapter 18: Working with Special Design Tools * Chapter 19: Introduction to Plastic Mold Design * Chapter 20: Introduction to Inventor Nastran * Index (* For free download)

Book Autodesk Inventor 2024 Introduction to Solid Modeling   Part 1  Mixed Units

Download or read book Autodesk Inventor 2024 Introduction to Solid Modeling Part 1 Mixed Units written by ASCENT - Center for Technical Knowledge and published by . This book was released on 2023-03-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Autodesk Inventor 2022  Advanced Part Modeling  Mixed Units

Download or read book Autodesk Inventor 2022 Advanced Part Modeling Mixed Units written by ASCENT - Center for Technical Knowledge and published by . This book was released on 2021-05-27 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Autodesk Inventor 2021

    Book Details:
  • Author : Ascent - Center for Technical Knowledge
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 2020-08-18
  • ISBN : 9781952866357
  • Pages : 264 pages

Download or read book Autodesk Inventor 2021 written by Ascent - Center for Technical Knowledge and published by . This book was released on 2020-08-18 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Autodesk(R) Inventor(R) 2021: Design Variations and Representations guide contains topics that teach how to efficiently create and represent designs based on existing geometry. You will learn how the iFeature, iPart, and iAssembly tools can leverage existing geometry to quickly create additional or slightly varied geometry. Additionally, how iMates can be used for placement in an assembly. The remaining chapters focus on how you can create positional configurations to evaluate a components' range of motion (Positional Representations), create simplified geometry to share with customers while protecting your intellectual property (Shrinkwrap and Assembly Simplification), and how to manage large assemblies (Level of Detail Representations). The topics covered in this guide are also covered in the following ASCENT guides, which include a broader range of advanced topics: Autodesk(R) Inventor(R) 2021: Advanced Assembly Modeling Autodesk(R) Inventor(R) 2021: Advanced Part Modeling Topics Covered Create and place an iFeature. Use the Copy command to duplicate features in or between models. Create an iPart that can generate different configurations of a model. Insert standard or custom iParts into an assembly. Modify an iPart factory. Use a table-driven iPart to create an iFeature. Build iMate constraints into parts or subassemblies. Manually or automatically match iMates of parts in an assembly and use a Match List. Create, place, and edit an iAssembly. Create and edit different positional representations of an assembly. Create a Shrinkwrap part. Selectively determine which components to include in a simplified view and use that information to create a new part model. Define bounding box or cylindrical geometry to represent assembly components and use that information to create a new part model. Combine the use of a simplified view, envelopes, and visibility settings to create a new simplified model. Create and use Level of Detail representations in an assembly. Prerequisites Access to the 2021.0 version of the software, to ensure compatibility with this guide. Future software updates that are released by Autodesk may include changes that are not reflected in this guide. The practices and files included with this guide might not be compatible with prior versions (i.e., 2020). The material covered in this guide assumes a mastery of Autodesk Inventor basics as taught in the Autodesk Inventor: Introduction to Solid Modeling guide.

Book Autodesk Inventor 2024 Introduction to Solid Modeling   Part 2  Mixed Units

Download or read book Autodesk Inventor 2024 Introduction to Solid Modeling Part 2 Mixed Units written by ASCENT - Center for Technical Knowledge and published by ASCENT - Center for Technical Knowledge. This book was released on 2023-03-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Autodesk Inventor 2019

    Book Details:
  • Author : ASCENT - Center for Technical Knowledge
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 2018-06-19
  • ISBN : 9781947456327
  • Pages : pages

Download or read book Autodesk Inventor 2019 written by ASCENT - Center for Technical Knowledge and published by . This book was released on 2018-06-19 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Autodesk(R) Inventor(R) 2019: Advanced Assembly Modeling learning guide builds on the skills acquired in the Autodesk Inventor 2019: Introduction to Solid Modeling and Autodesk Inventor 2019: Advanced Part Modeling learning guides to take students to a higher level of productivity when creating and working with assemblies. Begin by focusing on the Top-Down Design workflow. You learn how tools are used to achieve this workflow using Derive, Multi-Body Design, and Layouts. Other topics include model simplification tools, Positional and Level of Detail Representations, iMates and iAssemblies, Frame Generator, Design Accelerator, and file management and duplication techniques. A chapter has also been included about the Autodesk(R) Inventor(R) Studio to teach you how to render, produce, and animate realistic images Topics Covered Applying motion to existing assembly constraints using Motion and Transitional Constraints. Introduction of the Top-Down Design technique for creating assemblies and its components. Tools for Top-Down Design, such as associative links, adaptive parts, multi-body and layout design, derived components, and skeleton models. Creating Positional Representations to review motion, evaluate the position of assembly components, or document an assembly in a drawing. Using Shrinkwrap and other model simplification tools to create a part model that represents an overall assembly. Creating Level of Detail Representations to reduce the clutter of large assemblies, reduce retrieval times, and substituting models. Using the Design Accelerator to easily insert standard and customizable components and features into your model. Creating rendered realistic images and animations of parts and assemblies using Autodesk Inventor Studio and the Video Producer. Prerequisites Access to the 2019 version of the software. The practices and files included with this guide might not be compatible with prior versions. The class assumes mastery of Autodesk Inventor basics as taught in Autodesk(R) Inventor(R) Introduction to Solid Modeling. In addition, Autodesk(R) Inventor(R) Advanced Part Modeling knowledge is recommended. The use of Microsoft(R) Excel is required for this training cour

Book Autodesk Inventor 2024

    Book Details:
  • Author : L. Scott Hansen
  • Publisher : SDC Publications
  • Release : 2023-05
  • ISBN : 1630575828
  • Pages : 529 pages

Download or read book Autodesk Inventor 2024 written by L. Scott Hansen and published by SDC Publications. This book was released on 2023-05 with total page 529 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: • Designed for anyone who wants to learn Autodesk Inventor • Absolutely no previous experience with CAD is required • Uses a learn by doing approach • Starts at a basic level and guides you to an advanced user level • Includes extensive video instruction This unique text and video set presents a thorough introduction to Autodesk Inventor for anyone with little or no prior experience with CAD software. It can be used in virtually any setting from four year engineering schools to on-the-job use or self-study. Unlike other books of its kind, it begins at a very basic level and ends at a very advanced level. It’s perfect for anyone interested in learning Autodesk Inventor quickly and effectively using a “learning by doing” approach. Additionally, the extensive videos that are included with this book make it easier than ever to learn Inventor by clearly demonstrating how to use its tools. The philosophy behind this book is that learning computer aided design programs is best accomplished by emphasizing the application of the tools. Students also seem to learn more quickly and retain information and skills better if they are actually creating something with the software program. The driving force behind this book is “learning by doing.” The instructional format of this book centers on making sure that students learn by doing and that students can learn from this book on their own. In fact, this is one thing that differentiates this book from others: the emphasis on being able to use the book for self-study. The presentation of Autodesk Inventor is structured so that no previous knowledge of any CAD program is required. This book uses the philosophy that Inventor is mastered best by concentrating on applying the program to create different types of solid models, starting simply and then using the power of the program to progressively create more complex solid models. The Drawing Activities at the end of each chapter are more complex iterations of the part developed by each chapter’s objectives. Since CAD programs are highly visual, there are graphical illustrations showing how to use the program. This reinforces the “learn by doing” philosophy since a student can see exactly what the program shows, and then step through progressive commands to implement the required operations. Rather than using a verbal description of the command, a screen capture of each command is replicated. Included Videos Each book includes access to extensive video training created by author Scott Hansen. The videos follow along with the table of contents of the book. Each chapter has one or more videos in which the author demonstrates how to use the tools that are covered in that chapter. Most videos follow an exercise from start to finish. The exercises created in the video are very similar to the exercise found in the corresponding chapter. Throughout the videos Scott Hansen describes how to perform each step, the reason behind these steps, and some of the other options available with the various tools. The author's clear and simple description of each exercise is a perfect companion to the text and makes learning Autodesk Inventor easier than ever. There are thirty-four videos with four hours and thirty-nine minutes of training in total.

Book Autodesk Inventor 2024 Essentials Plus

Download or read book Autodesk Inventor 2024 Essentials Plus written by Sheila Markarzi and published by SDC Publications. This book was released on 2023-07 with total page 539 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: • Designed for users completely new to Autodesk Inventor • Shows you how to create, edit, document, and print parts and assemblies • Uses hands-on, step-by-step tutorials with real world exercises • Packed with vivid illustrations and practical exercises • Provides thorough coverage of Autodesk Inventor’s tools and features Autodesk Inventor 2024 Essentials Plus provides the foundation for a hands-on course that covers basic and advanced Autodesk Inventor features used to create, edit, document, and print parts and assemblies. You learn about part and assembly modeling through real-world exercises. Autodesk Inventor 2024 Essentials Plus demonstrates critical CAD concepts, from basic sketching and modeling through advanced modeling techniques, as it equips you with the skills to master this powerful professional tool. The book walks you through every component of the software, including the user interface, toolbars, dialogue boxes, sketch tools, drawing views, assembly modeling, and more. Its unique modular organization puts key information at your fingertips, while step-by-step tutorials make it an ideal resource for self-learning. Packed with vivid illustrations and practical exercises that emphasize modern-day applications, Autodesk Inventor 2024 Essentials Plus will prepare you for work in the real world. Each chapter is organized into four sections: objectives, which describe the content and learning objectives; topic coverage, which presents a concise review of the topic; exercises, which present the workflow for a specific command or process through illustrated step-by-step instructions; and finally a checking your skills section, which tests your understanding of the material. Who Should Use this Manual? This manual is designed to be used in instructor-led courses, although you may also find it helpful as a self-paced learning tool. It is recommended that you have a working knowledge of Microsoft® Windows® as well as a working knowledge of mechanical design principles.

Book Learning Autodesk Inventor 2024

Download or read book Learning Autodesk Inventor 2024 written by Randy Shih and published by SDC Publications. This book was released on 2023-06 with total page 515 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: • Teaches beginners how to use Autodesk Inventor with easy to understand tutorials • Features a simple robot design used as a project throughout the book • Covers modeling, gear creation, linkage analysis, assemblies, simulations and 3D animation • Available with an optional robot kit This book will teach you everything you need to know to start using Autodesk Inventor 2024 with easy to understand, step-by-step tutorials. This book features a simple robot design used as a project throughout the book. You will learn to model parts, create assemblies, run simulations and even create animations of your robot design. An unassembled version of the same robot used throughout the book can be bundled with the book. No previous experience with Computer Aided Design(CAD) is needed since this book starts at an introductory level. The author begins by getting you familiar with the Inventor interface and its basic tools. You will start by learning to model simple robot parts and before long you will graduate to creating more complex parts and multi-view drawings. Along the way you will learn the fundamentals of parametric modeling through the use of geometric constraints and relationships. You will also become familiar with many of Inventor's powerful tools and commands that enable you to easily construct complex features in your models. Also included is coverage of gears, gear trains and spur gear creation using Autodesk Inventor. This book continues by examining the different mechanisms commonly used in walking robots. You will learn the basic types of planar four-bar linkages commonly used in mechanical designs and how to use the GeoGebra Dynamic Geometry software to simulate and analyze 2D linkages. Using the knowledge you gained about linkages and mechanism, you will learn how to modify your robot and change its behavior by modifying or creating new parts. In the final chapter of this book you learn how to combine all the robot parts into assemblies and then run motion analysis. You will finish off your project by creating 3D animations of your robot in action. There are many books that show you how to perform individual tasks with Autodesk Inventor, but this book takes you through an entire project and shows you the complete engineering process. By the end of this book you will have modeled and assembled nearly all the parts that make up the TAMIYA® Mechanical Tiger and can start building your own robot.

Book Autodesk Inventor 2021

    Book Details:
  • Author : Ascent - Center for Technical Knowledge
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 2020-08-18
  • ISBN : 9781952866340
  • Pages : 254 pages

Download or read book Autodesk Inventor 2021 written by Ascent - Center for Technical Knowledge and published by . This book was released on 2020-08-18 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Autodesk(R) Inventor(R) 2021: Design Tools and Strategies guide provides instruction on how to incorporate the use of top-down design and advanced modeling techniques into your design environment. The guide begins with an introduction to top-down design and the software tools that can be used. There is a focus on multi-body design, deriving components, working with layouts and sketch blocks, and how associative links and adaptive parts can help you incorporate design intent into your models. The guide also includes chapters that cover Generative Shape Design, Frame Generator, and Design Accelerator, teaching you how you can use these advanced design tools to quickly create designs that meet your requirements. The topics covered in this guide are also covered in the following ASCENT guides, which include a broader range of advanced topics: Autodesk(R) Inventor(R) 2021: Advanced Assembly Modeling Autodesk(R) Inventor(R) 2021: Advanced Part Modeling Topics Covered Learn how to enforce design intent using three major top-down design techniques. Create solid bodies and correctly assign features to specific solid bodies. Modify solid bodies in a model by moving, removing, splitting, combining, or redefining them. Create new parts and assemblies from multi-bodies. Derive new geometry in a part by importing and referencing objects from a source part. Create and modify layouts and sketch blocks. Define and test the kinematic motion with the use of nested sketch blocks. Create 3D models from sketch blocks. Specify geometric entities of part features to change, while controlling the size or location of other entities in an assembly. Create a Shape Generator study that sets a goal and criteria to accurately define a model's working environment. Promote a Shape Generator study to the modeling environment. Create structural frames members using a skeletal wireframe part. Adjust frame member ends to obtain required joints. Create and publish custom frame member profiles to the Content Center. Automatically create geometry using component generators. Prerequisites Access to the 2021.0 version of the software, to ensure compatibility with this guide. Future software updates that are released by Autodesk may include changes that are not reflected in this guide. The practices and files included with this guide might not be compatible with prior versions (i.e., 2020). The material covered in this guide assumes a mastery of Autodesk Inventor basics as taught in the Autodesk Inventor: Introduction to Solid Modeling guide.