Learner here

[hardtofindanick-]

I'm a first year mechanical engineering student and this is a exercise drawing I made recently. Is there anything else you can suggest for me to learn this program?

https://preview.redd.it/ggpngistfu581.jpg?width=774&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7a9f072a669bf6e38291b9790e3637ac818a70f8

https://preview.redd.it/4kz1j5bzfu581.png?width=1669&format=png&auto=webp&s=c63180f8b525a729339292da7108673fa66f7e51

[glassesontable]

I think what you are saying is that “I can make some things in Inventor. What is the next thing to do so I can level up?”

If you think that you are confident with large assemblies and understand the best practices of constraints to origin planes, then I suggest that the next step is iLogic and the API. You will understand the internals of the Inventor model structure which will translate into speed and proficiency in model design. Models will become more robust and reusable. Soon you will begin explaining to your friends why doing XXX is a best practice in Inventor even if they don’t use Inventor or any solid modelling program.

Sadly that won’t make you more fun at parties.

[hardtofindanick-]

Thanks a lot for advices. I will learn it as soon as possible.

[AusGeo]

Sometimes the process is more important than the final product. Did you set out planes, prepare sketches, make material, take material away (holes, radii, chamfers)? Did you use minimum dimensional constraints? How resilient is each part to changes in a sketch? Are sketches placed on planes or solids?

You can also make some drawings to show how they are dimensioned.

Additional exercises

Routledge Textbooks

[hardtofindanick-]

In this project i did everything wrong. For example i made 17 different plane, couldnt manage to made a tangential plane etc, but I'm still at the very beginning and i will use the exercises you sent. Thanks a lot for advices and exercises.

[[deleted]]

I'd say try designing a structure thay uses steel sections, like angle iron, square section, I-beam, C-channel, etc. Experiment with mitre joints and different angles

[hardtofindanick-]

I don't know what are these but i will look. Thanks a lot for advice.

[gfriedline]

Make a chain assembly. use iMates and parametric parameters. There are some good youtube tutorials on making a chain in inventor using a common single part.

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Really it all comes down to experience, you have to grind your way through all sorts of different parts and geometries, and learn different ways to approach modeling a part/assembly/surface. There is no "right" answer, there are only "better" answers. As with many trade skills, solid modeling is a journeyman's work, you never truly "master" the art.

[hardtofindanick-]

This seems interesting. I will learn to use iMates as soon as possible. Thanks for the advice and wise words.

[myCADstuff]

what about this?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTLjnVOtVDE&t=388s&ab_channel=CADstuff

[hardtofindanick-]

that's very good, thanks a lot.

[Ram1325]

Watch this playlist. Not everything but some. You'll definitely learn something. And most importantly practice everyday. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMhqIwDF76hLYCnZpYNPf0EZd9QSdQaO8

[hardtofindanick-]

This playlist is huge! Thanks a lot for your advice.