Parametric Modeling with Autodesk Inventor, Release 6 Book

Introduction
Development of Computer Geometric Modeling; Feature-Based Parametric Modeling; Getting started; Startup options and units setup; Screen layout; Menus and toolbars; Desktop Browser; Mouse buttons; Canceling commands; Autodesk Inventor on-line help; Exiting Inventor; Create CAD file folder.
1. Parametric Modeling Fundamentals
Create rough sketches; Graphics cursor; Create simple extruded solid models; Geometric constraint symbols; Apply/modify constraints and dimensions; Isometric view; Dynamic Viewing Functions - Zoom and Pan; Dynamic rotation; Display Modes: Wireframe, Shaded, Hidden Edge; Sketch Plane; Add additional features.
2. Constructive Solid Geometry Concepts
Binary tree; Grid and Snap intervals; Create Base feature; Model Dimensions format; Modify/reposition dimenstions; Create Cut feature; Create Placed feature; Create rectangular Cut feature.
3. Model History Tree
Modeling strategy; Autodesk Inventor Browser; Create base feature and second solid feature; Create 2D sketch; Rename part features; Adjust width of base feature; History-based part modifications; A design change.
4. Parametric Constraints Fundamentals
Constraints and Relations; Fully constrained geometry; Display/delete constraints; Apply geometric/dimensional constraints; Over-constraining and driven dimensions; Add additional geometry; Dimensional values and variables; Parametric relations; Constraint settings; Parametric equations; View established parameters and relations.
5. The BORN Technique and Work Features
The BORN technique; Reference geometry - work features; Reference geometry - projected geometry; Apply the BORN technique; Create 2D sketch; Apply/modify constraints and dimensions; Parametric relations; Create an offset work plane; Placed feature - distance option; Design change.
6. Part Drawings and Associative Functionality
Drawings from parts and associative functionality; Drawing Mode - 2D Paper Space; Drawing Sheet format; Predefined Drawing Sheet formats; Deleting, activating, and editing a Drawing Sheet; Add base view; Create projected views; Add an auxiliary View; Add sectioned orthogonal view; Reposition views; Display feature dimensions; Hide/reposition feature dimensions; Add center mark and center lines; Adding additional dimensions - reference dimensions; Complete the Drawing Sheet; Associative functionality - modify feature dimensions; Editing the isometric view.
7. Symmetrical Features in Design
A revolved design; Set up display of sketch plane; Create revolved feature; Mirroring features; Creating a Pattern Leader; Circular pattern; Examine the design parameters; Drawing Mode - define new border and title lock; Create a Drawing Template; Create/edit views; Associative Functionality - a design change; Display feature dimensions; Add center lines to the pattern feature; Adding additional dimensions - reference dimensions.
8. Geometric Construction Tools
Modeling strategy; Create a 2D sketch; Edit by dragging entities; Use the Trim and Extend Commands; Autodimension command; Create fillets; Add a Fix constraint and modify dimensions; Profile sketch; Redefine the profile; Create an offset cut feature.
9. Parent/Child Relationships
Three-dimensional construction tools; Set up display of sketch plane; Revolved feature; Examine parent/child relationships; Create offset work plane; Create 2D sketches on work planes; Create lofted feature; Create swept feature; Define 2-D sweep path; Define sweep section; Effects of parent/child relationships; Create 3D rounds and fillets; Use the Shell operation; Create a pattern leader; Create a rectangular pattern.
10. Assembly Modeling - Putting It All Together
Assembly modeling methodology; Create additional parts; Place components; Degrees of freedom (DOF) and constraints; Assembly constraints; Constrained move; Apply a flush constraint; Apply an insert constraint; Assemble the Cap Screws; Exploded view of the assembly; Edit the components; Adaptive Design Approach; Delete and reapply assembly constraints; Summary of modeling considerations.