Up and Running with Autodesk Inventor Professional 2020

Book excerpt: Welcome to the seventh edition of Up and Running with Autodesk® Inventor® Professional 2020 - Step by step guide to Engineering Solutions. This edition is completely updated to the current version of the software. It also includes two new chapters on Stress Analysis using loads transferred from Dynamic Simulation.This book has been written using actual design problems, all of which have greatly benefited from the use of Simulation technology. For each design problem, I have attempted to explain the process of applying Dynamic Simulation using a straightforward, step by step approach, and have supported this approach with explanation and tips. At all times, I have tried to anticipate what questions a designer or development engineer would want to ask whilst he or she were performing the task and using Dynamic Simulation. The design problems have been carefully chosen to cover the core aspects and capabilities of Dynamic Simulation and their solutions are universal, so you should be able to apply the knowledge quickly to your own design problems with more confidence. Chapter 1 provides an overview of Dynamic Simulation and the Inventor Simulation's interface and features so that you are well-grounded in core concepts and the software's strengths, weaknesses and work around. Each design problem illustrates a different unique approach and demonstrates different key aspects of the software, making it easier for you to pick and choose which design problem you want to cover first; therefore, having read chapter 1 it is not necessary to follow the rest of the book sequentially. This book is primarily designed for self-paced learning by individuals but can also be used in an instructor-led classroom environment. I hope you will find this book enjoyable and at the same time very beneficial to you and your business. I will be very pleased to receive your feedback, to help me improve future editions. Feel free to email me on [email protected]