Using a step-by-step format, this book introduces Autodesk Inventor 2009 and shows how to use Autodesk Inventor to create and document designs. This edition features four new chapters and a stronger emphasis on engineer drawings and on drawing components. Sample problems, end-of-chapter projects and a variety of additional exercises reinforce the material and allow the reader to practice the techniques described. Allows users to work directly from the book to the screen. Includes examples of how to create an animated assembly, apply dimension to a drawing, calculate shear and bending values and more! Introduces readers to both the ANSI and ISO standards so users learn appropriate techniques and national standards....

This book complies with ANSI standards and teaches technical drawing using AutoCAD as its drawing instrument. Taking a step-by-step approach, it encourages students to work at their own pace and uses sample problems and illustrations to guide them through the powerful features of this drawing program. Unique to this text, over 140 exercise problems are included to provide instructors with a variety of assignment material and readers with an opportunity to develop their creativity and problem-solving capabilities. Professionals in the field and those new to AutoCAD.

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