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AUD006: Autodesk Inventor - Basics

Learn how to navigate, sketch and model in Autodesk Inventor.

In this class, you will gain a basic understanding of parametric design; file types; dimensioning; geometric constraints; patterns; adding text; inserting image files; basic modeling including Extrude, Revolve, Loft and Sweep; assemblies; exporting your file and creating laser-able and CAMable files. The goal is to provide you with enough tools to use Inventor at a solid, basic level and to inspire you to seek out more advanced features such as simulation, mold making and sheet metal.

We will use the book, “Mastering Autodesk Inventor 2013,” to explain and teach concepts. For this reason, we strongly recommend that you purchase the book and bring it to class. For your convenience, it is available in the TechShop retail store.

TechShop members who take this class will receive $35 in store credit after the completion of the class.
9 sessions currently scheduled:
    Autodesk Inventor - Basics Thursday, 6/20/13 6:30 PM 3.0 Hours $35.00, No Materials Fee 8 SEATS TOTAL
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    Autodesk Inventor - Basics Monday, 6/24/13 5:30 PM 3.0 Hours $35.00, No Materials Fee 8 SEATS TOTAL
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    Autodesk Inventor - Basics Saturday, 6/29/13 1:00 PM 3.0 Hours $35.00, No Materials Fee 8 SEATS TOTAL
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    Autodesk Inventor - Basics Friday, 7/5/13 12:00 PM 3.0 Hours $35.00, No Materials Fee 8 SEATS TOTAL
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    Autodesk Inventor - Basics Wednesday, 7/10/13 6:30 PM 3.0 Hours $35.00, No Materials Fee 8 SEATS TOTAL
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    Autodesk Inventor - Basics Saturday, 7/13/13 1:30 PM 3.0 Hours $35.00, No Materials Fee 8 SEATS TOTAL
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    Autodesk Inventor - Basics Sunday, 7/21/13 10:00 AM 3.0 Hours $35.00, No Materials Fee 8 SEATS TOTAL
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    Autodesk Inventor - Basics Thursday, 7/25/13 6:00 PM 3.0 Hours $35.00, No Materials Fee 8 SEATS TOTAL
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    Autodesk Inventor - Basics Wednesday, 7/31/13 6:30 PM 3.0 Hours $35.00, No Materials Fee 8 SEATS TOTAL
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AUD002: Autodesk Inventor SkillsBuilder - Introduction to Sketching

This Skills Builder class will provide you with an accelerated and intense introduction to Sketching in Autodesk Inventor.

Autodesk Inventor is a comprehensive and flexible software suite created exclusively for 3D design, product simulation, tooling creation and design communication. Inventor takes you beyond the average 3D software environment into Digital Prototyping by enabling you to design, visualize and simulate your products with an intuitive and user friendly interface.
  • Design—Integrate all design data into a single digital model
  • Visualize—Create a virtual representation of your final product to market it before it’s built
  • Simulate—Digitally simulate your product's real-world performance


We recommend taking this class along with the Autodesk Inventor SkillsBuilder - Introduction to Assemblies class to get a fuller understanding of this powerful 3D design tool!

Autodesk Inventor is available at TechShop on all computer workstations in our Members HUB and Computer Lab.

Once you take and successfully pass this class, you can use this equipment for your projects whenever you work at TechShop as a member!
3 sessions currently scheduled:
    Autodesk Inventor SkillsBuilder - Introduction to Sketching Thursday, 6/27/13 12:00 PM 3.0 Hours $35.00, No Materials Fee 8 SEATS TOTAL
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    Autodesk Inventor SkillsBuilder - Introduction to Sketching Saturday, 7/13/13 10:00 AM 3.0 Hours $35.00, No Materials Fee 8 SEATS TOTAL
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    Autodesk Inventor SkillsBuilder - Introduction to Sketching Wednesday, 7/31/13 3:00 PM 3.0 Hours $35.00, No Materials Fee 8 SEATS TOTAL
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AUD005 : Autodesk Inventor for Sheet Metal

In this project class, you will learn how to create and assemble sheet metal parts in Autodesk Inventor.

You will be guided through the process of building sheet metal housing features, creating patterns and using iFeatures. You will learn how to use equations to drive dimensions, how to generate two-dimensional drawings of your sheet metal parts, and how to export your geometry to a CAM program, enabling you to generate a file that can be used on a CNC machine.

Prerequisite: You MUST take the Autodesk Inventor Basics class before taking this class.
3 sessions currently scheduled:
    Autodesk Inventor for Sheet Metal Thursday, 6/27/13 5:30 PM 3.0 Hours $35.00, No Materials Fee 8 SEATS TOTAL
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    Autodesk Inventor for Sheet Metal Sunday, 7/7/13 1:00 PM 3.0 Hours $35.00, No Materials Fee 8 SEATS TOTAL
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    Autodesk Inventor for Sheet Metal Wednesday, 7/24/13 6:00 PM 3.0 Hours $35.00, No Materials Fee 8 SEATS TOTAL
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AUD008: Autodesk AutoCAD 2012 - Basics

Autodesk's AutoCAD has a long history as one of the very first CAD (computer aided drafting) programs available for personal computers. Today, AutoCAD 2012 software builds on this legacy and is still one of the world's leading 2D and 3D CAD design tools.

In this course, you will learn how to draw precise, vector-based CAD drawings that can be interpreted and used by CAM (computer aided machining) programs. The vector drawing skills taught in this class are the basis for creating designs to be used with TechShop's Epilog laser cutters, CNC vinyl cutter, Tormach CNC mill, ShopBot router, Flow waterjet cutter and CNC plasma cutter. The 2D drawing skills taught in this course also translate to designing, drawing and manipulating 3D parts in other Autodesk software such as Autodesk Inventor and Revit.

Learn:
  • How to set up your workspace for efficiency
  • Draw with arcs, polylines, splines and more
  • How to use text and reference images in your designs
  • How layers work
  • The theory behind drawing clean vectors
  • Optimization tips and tricks



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    3 sessions currently scheduled:
        Autodesk AutoCAD 2012 - Basics Wednesday, 6/26/13 6:00 PM 3.0 Hours $35.00, No Materials Fee 8 SEATS TOTAL
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        Autodesk AutoCAD 2012 - Basics Saturday, 7/6/13 10:00 AM 3.0 Hours $35.00, No Materials Fee 8 SEATS TOTAL
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        Autodesk AutoCAD 2012 - Basics Monday, 7/22/13 5:30 PM 3.0 Hours $35.00, No Materials Fee 8 SEATS TOTAL
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    AUD120: Autodesk Revit - 3D Modeling for Furniture

    Revit is Autodesk's 3D modeling software for architecture.

    In this basic class, you will learn how to use Revit on a furniture scale level to create small items. You will create an item with Revit’s sketch and modeling methods, manipulate its components as a family and project, and learn how to make the parts CAM ready for production. You will also see the benefits of using Revit to visualize your final design inside of its proposed location.

    Tools Required:
  • A computer with Autodesk Revit Architecture 2012 installed, provided by TechShop

    Materials Required:
  • Pen and note paper
  • Highlighter
  • A copy of Autodesk Revit Architecture 2012: No Experience Required (strongly recommended)

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    1 session currently scheduled:
        Autodesk Revit - 3D Modeling for Furniture Friday, 7/12/13 6:30 PM 3.0 Hours $35.00, No Materials Fee 8 SEATS TOTAL
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