Technical What’s New
Autodesk Inventor 2011
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iCopy
The new iCopy feature in Inventor 2011 enables you
to easily customize commonly used assemblies by
automating the process of copying and positioning
similar components in the assembly� iCopy
automatically resizes multiple copies of standard
elements to fit within a design by referencing a few key
constraints, such as connection points and paths� iCopy
combines skeletal modeling and adaptability to allow
the subassembly to change shape to fit its position in
the model� Instead of painstakingly adjusting the size of
each copied element, use iCopy to properly resize and
insert each copied element into the assembly� iCopy
saves time and is especially effective for architectural
engineers who need to explore multiple design
iterations of structural elements quickly�
State-of-the-Art Visualization
Inventor 2011 provides state-of-the-art visualization
capabilities to provide stunning representations
of designs to improve design communication with
partners in the design process�
Realistic rendering all the time
With dramatically enhanced visualization, Inventor
2011 helps you better conceptualize designs and
communicate with others� The visual display now
features significantly improved shading, lighting, and
material properties in the default work environment,
giving you a more realistic representation of your
design at all times�
Inventor 2011 helps to evaluate and share designs
by allowing engineers to optimize the display style
of their 3D models to suit the particular task� In
addition to the default rendering mode, Inventor 2011
provides one-button access to a variety of preset visual
representations of your designs, including wireframe,
shaded surfaces, hidden line removal, photorealistic,
and illustration modes� In addition to the various preset
displays, Inventor also allows you to define your own
custom display modes� High-performance graphics
enhancements make changing between display modes
faster�
