Autodesk 466B1-05A761-1304 - AutoCAD Inventor Simulation Suite 2010, Getting Started

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be converted. You can choose to import AutoCAD blocks as Autodesk Inventor
sketch blocks.
When you export Autodesk Inventor drawings to AutoCAD, the converter
creates an editable AutoCAD drawing. All data is placed in paper space or
model space in the DWG file. If the Autodesk Inventor drawing has multiple
sheets, each is saved as a separate DWG file. The exported entities become
AutoCAD entities, including dimensions.
You can open a .dwg file and then copy selected AutoCAD data to the clipboard
and paste into a part, assembly, or drawing sketch. The data is imported at
the cursor position.
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Placed Features
Placed features are common engineering features that do not require a sketch
when you create them with Autodesk Inventor. You usually provide only the
location and a few dimensions.
The standard placed features are shell, fillet, chamfer, face draft, hole, and
thread.
The commands for placed features are located on the Sketch and Model tabs:
Fillet Places a fillet or round on selected edges loops, and features.
Chamfer Breaks sharp edges. Removes material from an outside edge and
adds material to an inside edge.
Hole Places a specified hole in a part, optionally with thread.
Thread Creates regular and tapered external and internal threads on cylindrical
or conical faces.
Shell Produces a hollow part with a wall thickness you define.
Rectangular Pattern Creates a rectangular pattern of features.
Circular Pattern Creates a circular pattern of features.
Mirror Feature Mirrors different type of features across a plane.
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