Autodesk Inventor Professional 2013

Phase 4

Parametric Modeling

Parametric Modeling is using the computer to design objects by modeling their components with real world behaviors or attributes.

1. Log in and start Inventor

2. Start a new Standard.ipt on

the XY plane.

3. Wait here!

Use the Rectangle draw tool to create a rectangle.

First, use the Dimension

Constraint Tool to set the height to 2 inches and the length to 4

inches.

Then, click the Finish Sketch

icon when you are done.

Extrude

Extrude means to push or thrust out; add depth

This is when we go to 3D!!!

You are now in Isometric View.

Notice the different tools on your ribbon. You

are now using the 3D model

tab.

Click on “Extrude”

Or you can enter the Z

measurement/depth right

here.

You can click the arrow to pull down more

options.

Change the depth to 4 inches and

press enter. Then click on Home View.

Use these drop down menus to

change the material and

color. Click on the “Default”

and change the color to

anything you choose.

To Summarize…

Step 1

Extrude

Constrain Geometry(Set your Dimensions)

Sketch Your Base Shape

Step 3

Step 2

The Steps in Parametric Modeling

Adding a Feature to a Solid Model

Step 1 Add Sketch Plane to surface on which geometry will be sketched

This is when you need “Sketch 2.”

Click on the paper and

pencil icon to create a new 2D sketch. (Not 3D

sketch)

As you run your mouse over the 3D figure, you will notice that different sides of the object

highlight. Click on the top, or

Face.

You should now see a 2D view,

complete with 2 axes lines; in this case being the X

axis and the Z axis. Your view cube

should say “Top.”

Look at your ribbon. You are

back in 2D Sketch Mode. You also now see “Sketch

2” showing in your browser.

Make a point somewhere on the top of your object. Use the

dimension constraint tool to make sure it is 2 inches from each side. (Centered)

Now click “Finish Sketch”

to go back to 3D mode and

Isometric View. You should still be able to see the sketch you

just drew.

Select the “Hole” Tool.

This menu gives you many options.

Change the “Termination” from “Through All” to “Distance.” Then set the depth to 1 inch. Set the diameter

of the hole to .75 inches.

Now try to create this next feature by

following the step by step pictures.

How did you do?Save this as

“FirstnameLastnameClassPhase 4” and submit it using Drop It To Me. Then complete the last

part of the Tutorial Video and the Last Assignment on the

Worksheet.