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INVENTOR’S

LESSON 2
Viewing the 2D Sketch and 3D Model

Zooming

Zooming is the process of changing the viewable size of the sketch or model to make it appear
either smaller or larger. It is an important tool for you and is used extensively in the drawing and
modeling process. As it is zoomed, the size of the sketch or model not changed, Inventor is
simply adjusting the distance the object is from your eyes making it appear larger or smaller.
Panning
Panning is the process of moving the sketch or model around the Graphic window without
moving it from its location in space. It is an important tool for you and is used extensively while
working in Inventor.

Orbiting
Orbiting is the process of changing the orientation of the sketch or model in relation to your
eyes. Rather than changing the orientation of your eyes, Inventor orbits the sketch or model,
and your eyes remain stationary. The model and sketch are not physically rotated or their
orientation in space changed. Orbiting is used extensively when working in Inventor.

Home View
The Home view is important to you while working in Inventor. It is the viewing position of the
sketch or model to a known isometric view. This view re-establishes your bearings to better
visualize the sketch or model because you are viewing it in a known viewing position.
Points and Lines
A point is defined as a single XY coordinate. It does not have width, height, or
depth. A line is the shortest distance between two XY coordinates. Lines can
be horizontal, vertical, or inclined. Lines that are the same distance apart are
called parallel lines. Perpendicular lines are at right angles to each other or 90
degrees apart. See Figure 4-1 and 4-2.

The Cartesian Coordinate System


To accurately draw two-dimensional (2D) Base sketches, you must understand the Cartesian
Coordinate System.
The Cartesian Coordinate System consists of two numbered lines crossing perpendicular to
one another at their zero values. The horizontal axis is the X axis, and the vertical axis is the Y
axis. See Figure 4-3. A coordinate value is assigned to each location on the current construction
plane. Each coordinate value consists of a pair of numbers, the first is the X coordinate and the
second is the Y coordinate, written X, Y. The X and Y values are separated by a comma. For
example, X2, Y4 is the location 2 units to the right and 4 units up from X0, Y0 or 0,0.
The values can be either positive or negative. Positive numbers are default, so the plus sign is
not required. If the value is negative, the minus sign must precede the number. For example, -
3,5 is X minus 3 and Y positive 5.

Parametric Solid Modeling


Inventor is a true Three-Dimensional Parametric Solid Modeling system. A parametric solid
model is a 3-dimensional solid model designed with geometrical and dimensional constraints
rather than hard dimensions. A model designed in this way can then be modified by changing
the dimensions, and/or constraints during or after the design is complete. When one or more
constraints are modified, all other dependent constraints will automatically modify the model to
conform to the new constraints. Geometric constraints are taught in these modules and
dimensional constraints are taught in Module 5.

Geometrical Constraints
Geometrical constraints are used to apply geometrical relationships to the objects in the 2D
sketch. They specify the geometrical relationship that the objects have to the sketching plane
and to one another. Relationships like horizontal, vertical, parallel, or perpendicular are used. By
applying geometrical constraints, the number of dimensional constraints required to fully
constrain the model is reduced. Applying the correct geometrical constraints prevents unwanted
changes to a feature when geometry or dimensions are modified.

Snapping
It is absolutely imperative that, when required, you snap to grids or locations on objects when
drawing 2D sketches. Snapping to these locations ensures that the sketch is drawn accurately
and constrained correctly. Inventor has many different snapping locations, and they will be
taught throughout the Inventor book. For now, the snap locations shown in Figure 4-5 should be
used when drawing sketches. Study the figure before starting the work along.
Lines
Lines are the drawing objects that are used the most when drawing 2D sketches. A line is
defined as the shortest distance between two XY coordinate locations. Once a line is drawn,
Inventor knows the location of its endpoints as well as the midpoint of the line. Other lines or
drawing objects can be drawn by snapping to those locations. See Figure 4-6.
Dimensional Constraints
Unlike geometrical constraints, that are used to apply geometrical
relationships between the objects in the sketch, dimensional
constraints control and report the size of the geometry. Dimensional
constraints are sometimes called parametric dimensions. To fully constrain
a 2D sketch, driving dimensions must be applied. A driving dimension is a
parametric dimension controlling the size of the object. Inventor will
automatically change the overall model to conform to the driving
dimensions maintaining the existing geometrical constraints that were
assigned in the sketch. Objects of the sketch that are not dimensioned will
change to adapt when a driving dimension is applied or an existing driving
dimension is changed.

Add only the number of driving dimensions that are required to ensure that
the model maintains the desired size and shape. Inventor will issue a
warning when a dimension is added that over-constrains the sketch. Only
driven dimensions will be allowed to be added to a fully constrained sketch.
A driven dimension is a non-parametric dimension that does not constrain
the object. It only displays the current value of the geometry that it is
applied to. Driven dimensions are automatically enclosed in parentheses to
distinguish them from driving dimensions. You can add as many driven
dimensions to the sketch as you wish.

Base Model
After the Base sketch is complete and is fully constrained, it is ready to be
extruded or revolved to create the base model. The Base model is the solid
model created from the base sketch by extruding or revolving it. In this
module, only extruding the Base sketch to create the Base model is taught.
The simplest definition of an extrusion is it adds depth to the Base sketch to
create the Base model. See Figure 5-1.
Dimensioning Sketches
There are many different types of dimensions available to the operator to dimension sketches.
The different dimensioning types will be taught throughout the Inventor book. In this module,
inserting object linear dimensions is taught.

Linear Dimensions
A linear dimension is a dimension measuring the delta X or the delta Y distance between the
two XY locations or endpoints of a line. See Figure 5-2. Linear dimensions are always either
horizontal (delta X) or vertical (delta Y). A linear dimension cannot be used to dimension the true
length of an inclined line. It will only dimension the true length of a line if the line is horizontal or
vertical. If both endpoints of a line lie on the same axis, it can only be dimensioned in one delta
direction. Since all lines that were drawn to this point in the book were either horizontal or
vertical, linear dimensions will be used for all of the dimensions inserted in this module.

Object Linear Dimensions


To insert an object linear dimension, enter the
GENERAL DIMENSION command and move
the cursor onto the line to be dimensioned.
When the two headed arrow icon appears, click
the left mouse button to select the line as shown
in Figure 5-3. After selecting the line, move the
cursor in the direction to select the location
of the dimension. Click the mouse at
the desired location of the dimension.

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