White PapersPublishing Options for Autodesk Vault 2009Autodesk® Vault 2009 creates an XML file the first time it publishes a DWF™. The XML file contains performance-friendly default settings for publishing DWFs of files checked in from Autodesk® Inventor® or any of the AutoCAD®-based software products. You can then customise the settings in the XML file to optimise publishing performance for your environment. This document describes the layout of the XML file and provides information on the different publishing options available Sustainability for Manufacturers: Driving Profitability and GrowthThis white paper reviews the top environmental issues affecting the manufacturing sector and explains how taking action on sustainability can help mitigate perennial business challenges. It also outlines a sustainable design methodology that can assist in lowering the environmental impact of any product, quickly and cost-effectively, with the help of advanced design software tools.
Benefits of Using Autodesk Inventor Simulation Suite in Engineering DesignLearn how Autodesk® Inventor® Simulation Suite gives designers a true digital prototype and addresses the shortcomings of traditional, dedicated FEA and motion analysis solutions with easy-to-use tools that work directly with the Inventor 3D model. Leveraging the New Sketch Tools in Autodesk Inventor 2008
Learn how Autodesk Inventor software helps designers reach the next level of efficiency by making it easier and more effective to reuse design data, convey design intent, and manage relationships between 2D sketch objects.
Sheet Metal Design: Understanding Corner Relief Design FlexibilityThe enhanced Flange and Contour Flange commands in Inventor 2008 now allow selection of multiple edges and loops that result in a single flange feature. They also provide an option to automatically miter and create corner relief on adjacent flanges created using co-planar edges. Any change made to the Sheet Metal Style parameters such as miter gap or relief shape applies to all corners.
The Transition from 2D Drafting to 3D ModellingLearn how manufacturers are adopting 3D modelling technology and excelling at hitting their product development targets through simple and effective practices. Designing with Parametric Sketches This paper explains how parametric sketches are different from 2D drawings and highlights how parametric sketching can improve your design workflow. Using Dynamic Simulation to Improve Product DesignLearn how Dynamic Simulation provides analysis tools for Autodesk® Inventor® Professional software that allows a thorough evaluation of product performance in 3D. Migrating Autodesk Mechanical Desktop Data Sets to Autodesk Inventor Best practices for reusing and maintaining original associative design relationships as Autodesk® Mechanical Desktop® data sets are migrated to Autodesk® Inventor® software. Designing Competitive AdvantageFind out how manufacturing companies like yours are using 3D as a competitive advantage. | 