

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 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. Students also seem to learn more quickly and retain information and skills better if they are actually creating something with the software program. The philosophy behind this book is that learning computer aided design programs is best accomplished by emphasizing the application of the tools. It’s perfect for anyone interested in learning Autodesk Inventor quickly and effectively using a “learning by doing” approach. Unlike other books of its kind, it begins at a very basic level and ends at a very advanced level. It can be used in virtually any setting from four year engineering schools to on-the-job use or self-study.

Includes examples of how to create an animated assembly, apply dimension to a drawing, calculate shear and bending values, and more! ANSI and ISO standards are discussed when appropriate, introducing students to both so they learn appropriate techniques and national standards.This unique text presents a thorough introduction to Autodesk Inventor for anyone with little or no prior experience with CAD software. Exercises, sample problems and projects appear in each chapter, providing examples of software capabilities and giving students an opportunity to apply their own knowledge to realistic design situations. This book includes the following features: Step-by-step format throughout the text allows students to work directly from the text to the screen and provides an excellent reference during and after the course. The content of the book goes beyond the material normally presented in an engineering graphics text associated with CAD software to include exercises requiring students to design simple mechanisms. Sample problems, end-of-chapter projects, and a variety of additional exercises reinforce the material and allow students to practice the techniques described.

Chapter test questions help students assess their understanding of key concepts. Using a step-by-step format, Engineering Design Graphics with Autodesk Inventor 2015 shows students how to use Autodesk Inventor to create and document designs.
