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Chapter 2
Creating the Base Feature
A base feature is the first sol id feature that you create in an Inventor part file. lt forms
the foundation on which other features are added to the model. Extrusions are added
to the base feature by sketching a cross-section and applying a depth.

This chapter introduces:

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2.1 Solid Base Features

The base feature is the first sol id feature in a new part. lt is created by
locating new geometry using references to the Origin features. The
base feature is often a salid extrusion with a sketched cross-section.
Once you create the initial geometry, Inventor provides you with a
variety of tools that can be used to edit and change it.

An example of a base feature is shown in Figure 2-1.

Default Origin Planes

Default
Origin Planes

Figure 2-1

General Steps Use the following general steps to create a new part and its first salid
base feature:

1. Create a new part file.

2. Create a 20 sketch of the base feature.

3. Select the type of salid base feature.

4. Define the depth and direction.

5. Complete the feature.

6. Make changes, as needed.

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1. To create a new part file, use one of the following methods. The
New File dialog box opens as shown in Figure 2-2.

• In the Quick Access Toolbar, click :Ó (New) .

• In the Get Started tab, in the Launch panel, click D (New) .

• Expand the Application Menu and select New.

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When you create a new part file, you must select a template.
Templates enable you to create new parts with standardized
configurations and settings. Using templates ensures that all models
start with consistent and company-specific settings (if required).
Templates can contain useful features and settings, such as units, grid
settings, origin plane sizes, work features, sketches, geometry,
parameters, and properties for the file.

The Defau/t tab creates a new part that provides either the English or
Metric system of units. The system displayed in the Defau/t tab
depends on the system that was set as the default when Inventor was
installed. To select an alternative system to those in the Defau/t tab,
select the Englísh or Metríc tab, as needed.

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You can crea te your own 2. Select the model template in the New File dialog box.
templates using the Save
Copy as Template option 3. Click l__o_K__¡to create the model.
in the App/ication Menu.

The Sketch tab contains The Inventor sketching environment displays and the Sketch tab is
options for sketching and active as shown in Figure 2-3. The XY Plane is the default sketching
editing the 20 geometry for plane. A grid is visible and the origin (0,0,0) of the sketch is located at
a feature. the center of the graphics window. By default, the Origin Center Point
is projected onto the XY Plane and can be used as a reference to
anchor the sketch within the model. By default, a sketch automatically
orients the sketch parallel to the sketching plane.

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Grid and Axis
Display
In the Sketch tab in the
Application Options dialog
box you can also turn on
the Snap to grid option so
that the cursor moves in
increments.
Origin Features
Origin Planes are non-so/id
features that exist only in
space; they have no
thickness or mass.
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By default, grid lines are displayed in a sketch. You can control the
display of the grid lines in a sketch in the Sketch tab in the Application
Options dialog box (Tools tab > Options panel> 1 ~
(Application
Options)). The Display area in the Sketch tab displays as shown in
Figure 2-4. You can also turn the Coordinate system indicator on
and off.
Displa/
E2J Grid lines
E2J t<'linor grid lines
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D Coordina te systern indicator
D Display coínddent constraints on
creation
Constraint and DOF
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These options are global, affecting all files. For individual files, the
snap and grid spacing can be set in the Sketch tab in the Document
Settings dialog box ( Tools tab > Options panel > []1 (Document
Settings)).
Every part template in Inventor contains the following Origin features,
as shown in Figure 2-5 (when the Origin features are visible).
• Three orthogonal planes: YZ Plane, XZ Plane, and XY Plane
• Three axes: X Axis, Y Axis, and Z Axis
• A Center Point at the default (0,0,0) point
Figure 2-5
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Origin features can never be movedor deleted. Therefore, they

provide a strong foundation as dimension and constraint references.
While a part can be created without referencing Origin features, using
them is strongly recommended to create a robust model that is easy
to modify.

To temporarily display an When you create a new part, the Origin features are not visible. To
Origin feature, hover your
toggle on their visibility, click $- adjacent to Origin in the Model
mouse over the feature in
browser, right-click on the feature (e.g., YZ plane) and select
the Model browser.
Visibility, as shown in Figure 2-6.

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To use an Origin feature as a reference in a sketch, you must project it

into your sketch. By default, the Center Point is projected for you.

Sketch Plane The default sketch plane for a new part is the XY plane and the base
feature is extruded in a direction normal to it. The base feature
becomes a child of the XY plane.

The default sketch plane U pon the creation of a new part, the sketch environment displays. Use
can be changed in the Part the following steps to change the sketch plane for the first sketch in
tab in the Application the part without changing the default option:
Options dialog box (Tools
1. Right-click in the graphics window and select Finish 20 Sketch.
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tab > Options panel > liJ
2. Right-click on the sketch in the Model browser and select
(Application Options)).
Redefine.
Select the required option
in the Sketch in the new 3. Select another sketch plane (e.g., YZ plane) in the Model browser.
part creation section.

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Sketch Entities
Many ofthe sketching
commands and tools
have keyboard shortcuts
similar to those in
AutoCAD for starting a
command.
To delete a sketch entity,
select the entity and press
<Delete>. You can a/so
right-click on the entity and
select Delete.
To redo or undo sketching
actions, click and
in the Quick Access
Toobar, respective/y.
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lt is recommended that sketched geometry is located with respect to
existing features in the part. When sketching the base feature, the
default Origin features are the only existing features in the part.
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To reference existing geometry, in the Draw panel, click tJ (Project
Geometry) and select the Origin Planes as references. You can select
in the Model browser or turn on the Origin Plane's visibility and select
in the graphics window. The references are represented by lines
projected onto the sketch plane. Alternatively, select the default Origin
Axes or Center Point. You can align or dimension any geometry you
sketch with respect to these references to anchor a sketch. Once you
have selected references, you are ready to begin sketching. To create
a sol id, the section must be a closed section. lf the sketch's section is
not closed, you can only create surface geometry.
Une
In the Draw panel, click / (Une) to sketch a geometry line. Move
the crosshairs to the start point of the line and click the left mouse
button (do not press and drag). Move the crosshairs to the end point
and click the left mouse button to locate the line. Continue selecting
points to add more lines. To finish sketching, use any one of the
following:
• Press <Ese>.
• Right-click and select Done.
• Actívate a new sketcher too l.
Line Close
After two or more line segments have been drawn consecutively, you
can right-click and select Close to automatically add a finalline
segment between the first and last points entered.
Rectangle
In the Draw panel, click D (Rectangle (Two Point Rectangle)) to
sketch a rectangle. Move the crosshairs to the point at which the
rectangle begins and click the left mouse button. Move the crosshairs
to the point at which the rectangle ends and click the left mouse
button. Use any of the methods listed above to finish sketching.
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Circle
(/)
In the Draw panel, click '-"' (Circle (Center Point Circle)) to sketch a
circle. Select the center point using the left mouse button and a point
on the outer extent of the circle.

Sketching Only half of the cross-section of a revolved feature needs to be

sketched. lt is then revolved about the axis of revolution ata specified
Revolved angle.
Sections The sketch of a revolved feature must contain a straight entity to
define the axis of revolution. Valid entities include lines, work axes,
projected work planes, model edges, and construction lines. The
entities of the section to be revolved must alllie on one side of the
axis of revolution.

Examples of a sketch and its revolved features are shown in

Table 2-1.

Table 2-1

Sketch Revolve Geometry Description

In this sketch, entities are

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revolved about the line that is a
part of the sketch.

In this sketch, the center line is

offset from the section. The
result is a hole in the revolve.

This is a sketch with the center

line intersecting the section. A
Revolve feature cannot have
lnvalid sketched geometry on both
sides of the axis of rotation
because the geometry would
overlap.

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Dynamic Input &
Dimensioning
for Sketching
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When sketching entities
using dynamic input, the
dimensions defau/t to
using polar coordinates
whi/e measuring re/ative.
To change the coordinate
type, right-click and
expand the Coordinate
Type options.
Dimensioning
A sketch does not need to
be dimensioned or
constrained to create 30
geometry. However, it is
recommended that you
verify the proper design
intent in your model.
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When creating a Line, Rectangle, Circle, or Point entity, a dynamic
input line displays when you drag your cursor onto the main window.
This line provides you with a heads-up display. The input fields enable
you to enter explicit values for the start location of an entity, values to
extend the entity, and angular values to position the entity, as shown
in Figure 2-7. The field highlighted in blue is the active value,
indicating that you can entera value for it. To toggle to alternate fields,
press <Tab>.
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As soon as you entera value into a dynamic input field and press
<Enter>, the entity is placed anda dimension is automatically created.
lf multiple values must be entered in various fields, enter a value,
press <Tab> to toggle to the next field, and enter its value. Only press
<Enter> when all of the val u es have been defined. Once an entity is
placed, you can continue sketching additional entities as needed
using the dynamic input technique or locating entities with your
mouse. Note that any entities located with the mouse must be
explicitly dimensioned.
To disable dynamic input using the heads-up display, clear the Enable
Heads-Up Display option in the Sketch tab in the Application Options
dialog box (Tools tab > Options panel > click [j (Application
Options)).
To disable the automatic creation of dimensions when entities are
created using the heads-up display, clear the Persistent Dimension
option in the expanded Constraint panel in the Sketch tab.
Dimensions define the sizes of the objects in the sketch and locate
them.
Adding Dimensions
Use the following steps to create a dimension:
1. In the Constrain panel, click H (Dimension).
2. Select the entity or entities with your left mouse button.
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In the bottom right comer
of the main window you
are provided with a field
that indicates the number
of required dimensions for
the sketch to be fui/y
constrained.
This type of dimensioning
scheme can also be used
to dimension symmetrical
entities.
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3. Move your mouse to the dimension's placement location and
press the left mouse button to place the dimension.
The dimension type created depends on whether you select an entity
or the endpoints of an entity. For example, selecting two non-parallel
lines creates an angular dimension, while selecting two end points
creates a linear dimension. A constrained sketch is shown in
Figure 2-8.
Referenced YZ and
XZ Origin Planes
Figure 2-8
When dimensioning the cross-section of a revolved feature, you can
create a diameter dimension. To dimension, select the center of the
revolved cross-section and then select the geometry. Right-click and
select Linear Diameter, as shown in Figure 2-9.
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Sketch dimensions
control the size of the
geometry and therefore
are parametric. In
AutoCAD, standard
dimensions are static.
Alternatively, you can
press <Delete>.
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Modifying Dimensions
The value of a sketch dimension can be modified. Use the following
steps to edita dimension:
1. Double-click on the dimension.
2. Entera new value in the Edit Dimension dialog box.
3. Click L.J or press <En ter>.
To edita dimension when it is initially placed in the sketch, right-click
in the graphics window and enable Edit Dimension befare placing
the dimension. This option remains enabled until explicitly disabled.
Deleting Dimensions
To delete a dimension, select the dimension, right-click, and select
Delete, as shown in Figure 2-10.
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Automatic Dimensions
A sketch can be fully constrained using the Automatic Dimensions
~-
and Constraints command. In the Constrain panel, click ~+-'-+~
(Automatic Dimensions and Constraints) to place all of the
dimensions and/or constraints needed to fully constrain the sketch.
This command dimensions to existing sketched or projected
geometry. Since you can dimension the same feature many ways, it
might not create the required dimensions and constraints to meet your
design intent.
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The Auto Dimension dialog box is shown in Figure 2-11 and its
options are described in Table 2-2.

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determining how many
additional dimensions and f6. Dimensions Required

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Table 2-2
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Consider using Remove
in the Auto Dimension
Curves Enables you to select the objects you want to dimension.
dialog box to quickly
remove dimensíons and Dimensions Lists the number of dimensions and constraints required to
constraints from selected Required fully dimension the sketch.
objects. Dimensions Enables you to apply dimensions to the selected objects.

Constraints Enables you to apply constraints to the selected objects.

Driven Dimensions

A driven dimension is a dimension that changes as a result of a

change to another dimension.

An error message opens if you try to add a dimension that

over-constrains a sketch. You can cancel the command or place a
driven dimension. The dimension shown in Figure 2-12 is a driven
dimension and acts as a reference. A driven dimension cannot be
modified, but updates if changes are made .

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Constraining
A sketch does not need to
be dimensioned or
constrained to create 30
geometry. However, it is
recommended that you
ensure the proper design
intent.
Constraint toolbars are
displayed for sketched
entities (e.g., fines, ares),
as we/1 as vertices. You
can clase a Constraint
too/bar by clicking lil at the
end of the too/bar.
lf your Application Option
for colors is set to
Presentation, you do not
ha ve al/ of the colors
described. Sketched
entities display as black
regardless of whether they
are fui/y constrained.
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Constraints are relationships between entities or between an entity
and the coordinate system. They are typically implied in a sketch. For
example, a line drawn horizontally is assumed to be horizontal without
that quality being stated explicitly.
By default, Inventor applies Parallel and Perpendicular constraints to
sketched geometry. You can see the indicators for the constraints that
are applied as you sketch. You can use these constraints to your
advantage. For example, they can be used to make two lines parallel.
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In the Constrain panel, click ~ (Show Constraints) and select the
entities to display the constraints for objects you have already drawn,
as shown in Figure 2-13. You can select the entities individually or by
drawing a bounding box around them.
Figure 2-13
The default sketched geometry colors are described in Table 2-3.
Table 2-3
Green Sketched geometry that is unconstrained.
Black Sketched geometry is fully constrained and dimensionad.
Red Sketched geometry (e.g., lines) is red when you place the
cursor on it.
Cyan Sketched geometry (e.g., lines) is cyan when selected.
Magenta Projected geometry is magenta.
Yellow Visible Origin features and work features.
In the Exit panel, click (Finish Sketch) once the base feature
geometry has been sketched, fully constrained, and dimensioned.
Alternatively, you can right-click and select Finish 20 Sketch.
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Once the sketch has been drawn and constrained, the next step in
creating a 30 object is to add thickness or depth to the sketch. The
simplest way to add depth is to extrude the sketch so that it is
perpendicular to the sketch plane. The available feature forms are
shown in Table 2-4.

Table 2-4

Feature 20 Cross-Section 30 Base Feature

Form

Extrude

Revolve

Loft
1

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Sweep

2D
sketch

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In the Model tab > Create panel, click

.--.
LJi (Extrude) to use the
extrude form or click ~ (Revolve) to use the revolve form. The
Extrude or Revolve dialog box opens, along with the mini-toolbar. By
default, the dialog boxes are collapsed. All of the options available in
the dialog box are also available in the mini-toolbar. However, the
mini-toolbar enables you to focus on the model as you define settings
for the feature. To expand the dialog box, click the down arrow at the
bottom of the collapsed dialog box.

When creating the base feature, only one sketch is in the model.
Inventor automatically defines this sketched section as the profile for
the fea tu re and a preview of the model displays. The dialog boxes and
the mini-toolbar for both the extrude and revolve features are shown
in Figure 2-14.

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Depth Inventor has severa! options for defining the depth. Many of these
options enable you to reference other geometry to control depth. For
an extruded base feature, the depth is commonly defined with a
dimension that can be easily modified. The Extrude dialog box and
the mini-toolbar both contain an entry field to enter a value.

Direction Direction icons (1 1 Jta], ~~J, ,N],

and [ilidh
set the direction the sketch
is to extrude from the sketch plane or how it extrudes on both sides.
Extrude directions are shown in Figure 2-15. You can select the
direction using the icons in the dialog box or select an option in the
drop-down list in the mini-toolbar.

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Once the depth value and direction of the extrusion have been

defined, click 1 oK J or (t:'( l.

The Model browser updates to list
the feature. lt displays in the Model browser below the default Origin
features.

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Once you have created a feature, you can make modifications. To do

so, right-click on the feature in the Model browser and select the
required option, as shown in Figure 2-16.

You can rename the DJPartl

default feature name to ~ So.lid Bodie.s(l)
something more
meaningful by selecting
the feature in the Model
browser twice (do not
double-click) and entering
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Show The Show Dimensions option enables you to display the dimensions
Dimensions for the feature. You can modify them by double-clicking and entering a
new value in the field, as shown in Figure 2-17.

Select this
arrow to
display recently
used values for
all dimensions.

Figure 2-17

Once you have entered a new value for the dimensions, click

(Local Update) in the Quick Access toolbar to update the feature.

Edit Sketch The Edit Sketch option enables you to edit the 20 sketch.

Edit Feature The Edit Feature option re-opens the Extrude dialog box. From there,
you can make changes to the depth and direction of the extrusion.
Double-clicking on the feature in the Model browser opens the same
dialog box.

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Exercise 2a Extruded Base Features 1

In this exercise, you will create new models using a default template.
The geometry in the model will be created using either the rectangle
or circle options to create extrusions, as shown in Figure 2-18.

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Goal After you complete this exercise, you will be able to:

./ Create a new part using the default template

./ Create an extrusion feature

Task 1 - Create a new model using the default part template.

1. In the Get Started tab > Launch panel, click (New). The New O
File dialog box opens displaying the default templates, as shown
in Figure 2-19.

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2. lf not already active, select the Metric tab and the file
Standard(mm).ipt.

3. Click 1 oK J. A new part file is created and you are

automatically placed in the sketch environment. The Sketch tab is
active.

The system immediately 4. Click $- adjacent to Origin in the Model browser to expand it, as
places you in the sketching shown in Figure 2-20. The model contains the Origin Planes,
environment and the XY Axes, and one Center Point, which is located in the center of the
plane is the default sketch window.
plane.
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By default, the Origin Center Point is projected onto the XY sketch

plane. lt can be used as the dimensioning reference when adding
geometry. By referencing the projected Center Point, you are directly
locating the sketch relative to the Origin Center Point of the entire
model. In the next task, you will display two of the Origin Planes and
project them to use as references for locating geometry in the sketch.
The decision to use the projected Center Point or Planes is based on
the required design intent.

By projecting Planes as references, you are providing references that

can be used to ensure symmetry or create revolved features.
Referencing a Center Point is acceptable for cylindrical base features.
As you gain more experience in designing geometry with Inventor,
yo u willlearn to select the appropriate references as they are needed.
Remember that a reference is extremely important to anchor your
base feature in the model.

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Befare you sketch any
geometry, it is strongly
recommended that the
sketched geometry be
located with respect to
existing features in the
parl.
Using <F4> is an
alternative to clicking on
any comer on the
ViewCube and dragging or
using e~· in the Navigation
bar.
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Task 2 - Define sketch references.
By default, when you create a new part, Origin features are not visible
in the graphics window. You must toggle them on to be visible.
1. In the Model browser, right-click on the YZ Plane feature, and
select Visibility.
2. In the Model browser, right-click on the XZ Plane feature, and
select Visibility. You will dimension the sketched geometry to
these Origin planes.
3. Press and hold <F4>, hold down the left mouse button, and drag
the mouse to rotate the model, as shown in Figure 2-21, to display
the visible planes.
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4. In the Draw panel, click B (Project Geometry). Select the visible
YZ and XZ planes as references to locate the sketched geometry.
The references are represented as lines that are projected onto
the sketch plane.
5. Right-click and select Done to complete the reference selection or
press <Ese>.
Task 3- Sketch the rectangular section.
1. Select the FRONT face on the ViewCube to return to a 20 view
parallel to the XY plane. Alternatively, you can click ~ in the
Navigation Bar and select the XY Plane in the Model browser.
2. In the Draw panel, click O (Rectangle) to sketch the base
feature as a rectangular section.
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3. Start the sketch by moving the cursor to the point at which the
rectangle begins, as shown in Figure 2-22, and click the left
mouse button.

4. Move the cursor to the point at which the rectangle ends (opposite
corner), as shown in Figure 2-22, and click the left mouse button.

Start the
rectangle #
here ---~__..,.

End the
rectangle

~------+-------~~here

Figure 2-22

To delete a sketch entity,
right-c/ick on the entity in
the graphics window and
select Delete or se/ect the
entity and press <De/ete>.
5. To complete the command you can selecta new option, or press
<Ese>.
The bottom right corner of the main window indicates that four
dimensions are needed to fully locate the sketch. Two dimensions are
required to fully define the size of the rectangle and two are required
to locate it relative to the projected Planes.

-s:.-
6. In the Constrain panel, click lt--tf (Automatic Dimensions and
Constraints) to locate and dimension the rectangle. The Auto
Dimension dialog box opens as shown in Figure 2-23. Four
dimensions are required.

Curves ~ Dimensions
~ Constraints

¡-4' Dimensions Required

~ l Apply l[ Remove JI Done

Figure 2-23

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The Automatic Dimension

too/ is he/pfu/ when
determining a missing
dimension. However, it is
not recommended for use
in dimensioning a fu//
sketch, as it does not
assume the design intent
of the sketch.
7. Click [ Apply l to display the dimensions, similar to Figure 2-24.
Your dimensions might
be different in size and
location from the
dimensions shown.

Figure 2-24

8. Click [ Done J to close the dialog box.

9. Delete the two dimensions shown in Figure 2-25. To delete a

dimension, right-click on the dimension and select Delete .

......,..
_______ Delete these
two dimensions
Your dimensions
might be
........--.-....--/
different in size
and location
from the
dimensions
shown.

Figure 2-25

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1O.ln the Constrain panel, click M (Dimension) and select the two
sketched entities shown in Figure 2-26.

Select these
two entities

Figure 2-26

11. Move the mouse between the two selected lines and click the left
mouse button to place the dimensionas shown in Figure 2-27.

l-oE=I------J25.572 ¡::¡.1
_ _.¡....__ New
dimension

Figure 2-27

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12. Create a second dimension, as shown in Figure 2-28.

1..,..
...... 2:5.572 ~::-¡

1
Second
dimension

~ 23.156
l

lL 37

....;a--13.79~

Figure 2-28

13. Modify the dimensions so that the sketch displays as shown in

Figure 2-29. lf H (Dimension) is still toggled on, you can modify

dimensions by single-clicking on them and entering the new value.
lf no option is currently active, double-click on a dimension to
modify it. Once dimensioning is off, you can select and drag
dimensions to place them as needed.

Figure 2-29

14. The base feature geometry is sketched and fully dimensioned. In

the Exit panel, click (Finish Sketch), or right-click and select

Finish 20 Sketch.

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This sketch is now dimensioned relative to the Origin Planes and is

therefore anchored. Depending on your design intent, another method
to create this geometry is to add Symmetry constraints between the
sketched lines and the Origin Planes. Using Symmetry constraints
would remove two additional dimension values and ensure that the
rectangle always remains symmetric to the Origin Planes. Constraints
are discussed later in this course.

Task 4- Select the type of feature.

1. In the Model tab > Create panel, click LJl (Extrude) to create an
extruded base feature. The Extrude dialog box anda model
preview display, as shown in Figure 2-30. The rectangular section
You can also press <E> is identified as the Profile and has been extruded to a default
to start the extruding. depth. lt was pre-selected beca use it is the only section in the
model. You can work in the dialog box or in the mini-toolbar to
define the feature. The mini-toolbar enables you to work on the
model.

Click the down

arrow to expand
the dialog box.

Figure 2-30

Task 5- Define the depth of the extrusion.

Do not press <Enter> after
typing the depth value.
After typing the va fue,
pause for a few seconds
and the model wi/1 update
1. Inventor automatically applies a default depth value and direction.
You can accept or change these defaults. Enter [15] as the depth.
This can be entered in the Extrude dialog box or in the mini-toolbar
on the model. Once a value has been entered, click 1 DK J or

wíth your changes.

i"' J. The model displays as shown in Figure 2-31.

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[jl Partl
$- E;¡l Salid Bodies(l)
'1~- View: ~1.aster
ii':ti Origin
¡¡¡jlyz Plane
¡¡¡jlxz Plane

r
1
Olxv Plane
0XAxiS
DY Axis
OzAxis
1 Center Point
r:\r-- óll Extrusionl
L () End of Part

Figure 2-31

Task 6- Save the model and close the file.

1. In the Quick Access toolbar, click ,;Ja (Save) to save the model.
The Save As dialog box opens.

2. Select the directory in which the other training files are located.

3. Enter [rectangle] in the File name field.

4. Click ' save J to save the rectangle.

5. In the graphics window, click ~;~ (Clase) to clase the current file.

Task 7 - Create a new part using the default part template.

1. In the Get Started tab > Launch panel, click D (New) to create a
new file.

2. Select the Metric tab and double-click on Standard(mm).ipt. This

is an alternative to selecting the template and clicking [ oK J.

The Sketch tab is the active tab.

Task 8- Sketch a circular section.

The XY Plan e is the default By default, the Origin Center Point is automatically projected, so you
sketch plane. do not need to project it as you did for the Origin Planes. In this task,
you will reference cylindrical geometry to the Center Point, as it is not
symmetrical and will not be used to create a revolve feature.

1. In the Draw panel, click 0 (Circle) to sketch the base feature as

a circular section.

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A green dot displays, 2. Start the sketch by pressing the left mouse button at the projected
indicating that the Center Point. Drag the mouse away from the center point. Press
referenced center point is the left mouse button again to define the diameter of the circle, as
selected. shown in Figure 2-32.

, _ - Select any
To redo or undo sketching location on the
Select here to outer diameter
actions, click and start sketching to complete the
the circular ---E----~.;.----~--- sketch section.
in the Quick Access
too/bar, respective/y. section. ------t--

Figure 2-32

3. In the Constrain panel, click M (Dimension) to dimension the

circle.

You can also press <D> 4. Move your cursor onto the graphics window, right-click, and
to dimension. ensure that Edit Dimension is enabled (a check mark displays
next to the option). This enables you to automatically modify the
dimension once it has been placed.

5. Select the circle in the graphics window. Move the cursor away
from the circle. The dimension is attached to it. Select a location
outside the circle to place the dimension. The sketch displays
similar to the one shown in Figure 2-33.

6. Enter [20.00] in the Edit field and press <Enter> to update the
sketch.

Figure 2-33

7. In the graphics window, right-click and select Done to finish

dimensioning.

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8. The base feature geometry is sketched and fully constrained and

dimensioned. In the Exit panel, click (Finish Sketch), or

right-click and select Finish 20 Sketch.

Task 9- Select the feature type and define the depth.

You can also right-click in

the graphics window and
select Extrude or click
~l (Extrude) (in the
Model tab > Sketch panel).
1. Select the circular profile in the graphics window and click (!Ji) in
the heads-up display. The Extrude dialog box and a preview of the
extruded model display. The circular section is identified as the
Profile and it has been extruded toa default depth. You can work
in the dialog box or mini-toolbar to define the feature. Remember
that the mini-toolbar enables you to work directly on the model.

2. Enter [15] as the Extent value (depth). This can be entered in the
Extrude dialog box or mini-toolbar on the model.

3. Once a value has been entered, click 1 oK 1 or (."~. The

model and Model browser display as shown in Figure 2-34.

~Part2
+ E;¡\ So lid Bodies(l)
+ 'f;¡. View: Master
- ¡¡::;, Origin
f- LP Yl Plane
f- L)lxz Plane

~
~~~::ne
DY Axis
DZAxis
Center PDint
+ iJt Extrusionl
('3 End of Part

Figure 2-34

Task 1O - S ave the model and e lose the file.

1. In the Quick Access toolbar, click (S ave) to save the model.

The Save As dialog box opens.

2. Enter [cylinder] in the File name field.

3. Click t save j to save the cylinder.

4. In the graphics window, click ~::\ (Ciose) to close the window.

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Exercise 2b Extruded Base Features 11

In this exercise, you will create a new model using the Metric
Standard (mm).ipt template. The geometry is an extruded base
feature, as shown in Figure 2-35. lt is created by selecting reference
features to dimension/constrain to and sketch line entities.

tr:J Patt3
1;- ~ Solid Bodies(l)
}:'- ~:View: Master
~,_k,, Ongm
[jlyz Plane
[jlxz Plane
[jl )(( Plane
O X Axis
/OY Axis
DZAxis
, Center Point
é 1]! Lbracket
LO End of Part
Figure 2-35

Goal After you complete this exercise, you will be able to:

./ Create a base extrusion

./ Modify the base feature

Task 1 - Create a new model using the required template.

1. In the Get Started tab > Launch panel, click O (New) to create a
new file.

2. Select the Metríc tab and double-click on Standard(mm).ipt.

Task 2 -Define a different sketch plane.

In this task, you will selecta new sketch plane to obtain the isometric
Home View shown in Figure 2-35. lf you were to use the default
sketch plane, this isometric Home View would not be possible.

1. Right-click in the graphics window and select Finish 20 Sketch.

2. Right-click on Sketch1 in the Model browser and select Redefine.

3. Select the XZ Plane in the Model browser as the new sketch

plane.

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4. Right-click on Sketch1 and select Edit Sketch to re-activate the

sketch environment and the Sketch tab.

Task 3 - Sketch the base feature section.

Note the point at the center of the sketch. This point was the projected
Center Point in the XY sketch plane. However, when the sketch was
redefined to a new sketch plane, the reference for the Center Point
was lost. In this task, you will delete the point and project the Center
Point onto the new sketch plane.

1. Select the point at the center of the sketch, right-click, and select
Delete.

2. Expand the Origin nade in the Model browser.

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3. In the Draw panel, click B (Project Geometry). Select the

Center Point in the Model browser. The Origin Center Point is
projected onto the sketch plane.

4. In the Draw panel, click / (Line ).

5. Hover your cursor over the projected Center Point at the center of
the sketch. The cursor should snap to this reference. Start the
sketch by pressing the left mouse button at the projected Center
Point, as shown in Figure 2-36.

- - - - - - Projected
Center Point

Figure 2-36

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6. Sketch the six lines, as shown in Figure 2-37. Use the left mouse
button to start and end each line segment. When drawing the last
line segment that returns to the projected Center Point, ensure
that your cursor snaps to this reference befare selecting.
lf necessary, yo u can
quickly restart a
command by pressing
the <Spacebar> or
<Enter>, or by
right-clicking and
selecting Repeat
command.

Figure 2-37

The bottom right comer of ·{.>

the main window also 7. In the Constrain panel, click ~t---t~ (Automatic Dimensions and
indica tes that four Constraints) to reveal the number of required dimensions, as
dimensions are required. shown in Figure 2-38.

Curves ~ Dimensions
~ Constraints
F our dimensions
are required. - - -...
::- j4 Dimensions Required

@] 1 Apply J [ Remove ] [ Done ]

Figure 2-38

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The Automatic Dimension

too/ is helpful when 8. Click 1 Apply 1 to apply the dimensions automatically, as shown
determining a missing in Figure 2-39.
dimension. However, it is
not recommended for use f-=:151:=--
in dimensioning a fu// l
sketch, as it does not
assume the design intent
of the sketch.
Four dimensions are
2~
applied. Your dimension
..1
values might be different
than shown, depending
on how your sketch was
drawn. ~~

~~
~
24 ~
.~

Figure 2-39

9. Click [ Done 1 to close the Auto Dimension dialog box.

1O.lf necessary, recreate and modify the dimensions to match those

shown in Figure 2-40.

.,. _,,...
-
~

ó 31

~ 24 ...
~

Figure 2-40

11. In the Exit panel, click (Finish Sketch), or right-click and

select Finish 20 Sketch.

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Do not press <Enter> after
typing the depth value.
After typing the value,
pause for a few seconds
and the model wi/1 update
with your changes.
lf you double-click on
Extrusion1 in the Model
browser, the Extrude
dialog box opens, enabling
you to modify the extrusion
details.
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Task 4- Select the feature type and define the depth.
1. In the Model tab > Create panel, click ~~ (Extrude) to create an
extruded base feature. The Extrude dialog box anda preview of
the extruded model display. The section is identified as the Profile
and has been extruded to a default depth. You can work in the
dialog box or mini-toolbar to define the feature. Remember that the
mini-toolbar enables you to work directly on the model.
2. Enter [30] as the Extent value (depth). This can be entered in the
Extrude dialog box or in the mini-toolbar on the model. Once a
value has been entered, click 1 oK 1or ' ../ . The model
displays as shown in Figure 2-41 .
Figure 2-41
Task 5- Modify dimension values associated with the extrusion.
1. Right-click on Extrusion1 in the Model browser and select Show
Dimensions. The extrusion dimensions display on the model.
2. Double-click on the dimension that represents the thickness of the
feature (dimension with the value of 5 in Figure 2-42).
3. Enter [6] as the new dimension val ue and press <Enter>.
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Alternatively, you can
right-click on Extrusion1
in the Model browser and
select Edit Feature to
open the Extrude dialog
box.
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4. Double-click on the dimension that represents the depth of the
feature (dimension with the value of 30 in Figure 2-42).
5. Enter [40] as the new dimension val ue and press <Enter>.
Figure 2-42
6. In the Quick Access toolbar, click (Local Update) to update
the feature.
Task 6 - Redefine the extrusion direction.
1. Double-click on Extrusion1 in the Model browser. The Extrude
dialog box opens and the mini-toolbar on the model displays.
Í~J
2. Click (Fiip Direction) to flip the direction of the extrusion. You
can click the icon in the dialog box or select it in the drop-down list
in the mini-toolbar. Note that the preview of the extrusion flips to
the opposite si de of the sketch.
3. Click 1~~ (Asymmetric) as the extent direction. The Extrude dialog
box updates for you to specify extent settings on both sides of the
sketch plane. Note the preview of the extrusion.
4. Click l~ J (Symmetric) to extrude the feature equidistant from the
sketch plane. Note the preview of the extrusion.
5. Click l OK
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6. Change the name of the base feature. Select Extrusion1 in the

Model browser and select it again (do not double-click). Enter
[Lbracket] as the new na me and press <Enter>. The model and
Model browser display as shown in Figure 2-43.

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$- fc9 Solid Bodies(l)
$-·'t.!~ View: Master
é- Origin
1 [JJ yz Plan e
' [jJ ::<".Z Plan e
OXY Plane
DXAxis
DY Axis
0ZAxis
Center Point
l]i Lbracket
(3 End of Part

Figure 2-43

Task 7 - Save the model and close the file.

1. In the Quick Access toolbar, click (S ave) to save the model.

3. In the graphics window, click ~:...; (Glose) to clase the window.

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Exercise 2c Revolved Base Feature

In this exercise, you will create a new model using a default template.
Linear geometry will be used in the model to create a revolve feature,
as shown in Figure 2-44.

élJ Part4
+r-E@ Solid Bodies(l)
+ ··· t;¡'• View: Master
- ¡z:;t Origin
lfiJ yz Plan e
lfiJ Xl Plan e
lfiJ XY Plan e
O X Axis
DY .Axis
DzMs
Center Point
+ ~ Revolutionl
O End ofPart
Figure 2-44

Goal After you complete this exercise, you will be able to:

-/ Create a new part using the default template

-/ Create a revolve feature

Task 1 - Create a new model using the default part template.

1. In the Get Started tab > Launch panel, click D

(New). The New
File dialog box opens displaying the default templates, as shown
in Figure 2-45.

1 cancel 1

Figure 2-45

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The system immediately
places you in the sketching
environment and the XY
plane is the default sketch
plane.
Befare you sketch any
geometry, it is strongly
recommended that the
sketched geometry be
located with respect to
existing features in the
part.
Select and drag on the
ViewCube as an
alternative to using <F4>
to rotate the model. You
can also use <(~· in the
Navigation bar.
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2. lf not already active, select the Metric tab and double-click on the
Standard(mm).ipt file. A new part file is created and you are
automatically placed in the sketch environment. The Sketch tab is
active.
3. Click if~ adjacent to Origin in the Model browser to expand it, as
shown in Figure 2-46. The model contains Origin Planes, Axes,
and one Center Point, which is located at the center of the window.
BJPart4
~ t:>• Víew:
t f:~· Orígín
OJyz Plane
Master
Olxz Plane
Olxv Plane
O X Axis
OYAxís
OzAxís
Center Point
~Sketchl
O Eno of Part
Figure 2-46
Task 2 - Define sketch references.
When you create a new part, Origin features are not visible by default
in the graphics window. You must toggle them on to be visible.
By projecting Planes as references, you provide references that can
be used to ensure symmetry to create revolved features. By default,
the Origin Center Point is projected onto the XY sketch plane.
1. In the Model browser, right-click on the YZ Plane feature and
select Visibility.
2. In the Model browser, right-click on the XZ Plane feature and
select Visibility. You will dimension the sketched geometry to
these Origin planes.
3. Press and hold <F4>, hold down the left mo use button, and drag
the cursor to rotate the model, as shown in Figure 2-47, to display
the visible planes.
Figure 2-47
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To delete a sketched entity,
right-click on the entity in
the graphics window and
select Delete, or se/ect the
entity and press <Delete>.
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4. In the Draw panel, click B (Project Geometry). Select the visible
YZ and XZ planes as reterences to locate the sketched geometry.
The reterences are represented as lines that are projected onto
the sketch plane.
5. Right-click and select Done to complete reterence selection or
press <Ese>.
Task 3 - Sketch the section.
1. Select the FRONT tace on the ViewCube to return to a 20 view
parallel to the XY plane. Alternatively, you can click in the
Navigation Bar and select the XY Plane in the Model browser.
2. In the Draw panel, click / (Line) to sketch the base teature.
3. Start the sketch by moving the cursor to the left ot the projected
Center Point, as shown in Figure 2-48, and click the left mouse
button to start the line.
4. Move the cursor vertically upwards and click again to place
another vertex. Continue to sketch the tour remaining entities in
the sketch, as shown in Figure 2-48.
Projected YZ
Origin Plane
Start the sketch
here and sketch
the five linear Projected XZ
entities. - - - - f - - - Origin Plane
Figure 2-48
5. To complete the command, you can selecta new option or press
<Ese>.
The bottom right corner ot the main window indicates that five
dimensions are needed to tully locate the sketch.
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•'

6. In the Constrain panel, click ~ (Automatic Dimensions and

Constraints) to locate and dimension the sketch. The Auto
Dimension dialog box opens as shown in Figure 2-49. Five
dimensions are required.

Curves EZJ Dimensíons

EZJ Constraints
Js Dimensions Required

~ 1 Apply ] [ Remove 11 Done

Figure 2-49

7. Click 1 Apply J to display dimensions. Click [ Done J to el ose

the dialog box.

8. Select and move the provided dimensions, as shown in

Figure 2-50. Your dimensions might be different in size and
location from the dimensions shown. As long as you have a fully
constrained sketch, you can continue with the exercise. Maintain
the default dimensions in your sketch. The Automatic Dimension
tool is helpful when determining a missing dimension. However, it
is not recommended for use in dimensioning a full sketch, as it
does not assume the design intent of the sketch.

10.167

22. 99

Figure 2-50

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9. The base feature geometry is sketched and fully dimensioned. In

the Exit panel, click (Finish Sketch), or right-click and select

Finish 20 Sketch.

This sketch is now dimensioned relative to the Origin Planes and is

therefore anchored.

Adding alternative dimensioning schemes for revolved features is

discussed later in this course.

Task 4- Select the type of feature.

1. In the Model tab > Create panel, click ~ (Revolve) to create a

You can also press <R>
to start the extrudíng.
revolved base feature. The Revolve dialog box and a preview
display as shown in Figure 2-51. The sketched section is
identified as the Profíle. However, the Axis has not been defined.
The axis is required to determine how the features will revolve.
The profile has been pre-selected because it is the only section in
the model. The axis must be manually selected.

Click the down arrow to

expand the dialog box.

Figure 2-51

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2. Select the Y Axis in the Model browser as the Axis. The preview
updates as shown in Figure 2-52. The section is fully revolved
about the selected axis. You can work in the dialog box or
mini-toolbar to define the feature. Remember that the mini-toolbar
enables you to work directly on the model.

Figure 2-52

Task 5 - Define the extent of the revolve.

Inventor automatically revolves the section fully about 360 degrees.

You can accept or change these defaults. In this exercise, maintain
the fully revolved section.

;~,:..¡
1 . Click [ oK 1 or \~ ;" l. The model and the Model browser
display as shown in Figure 2-53.

Gil Part4
~ E;¡l Solid Bodies{l)
,. 'f;¡. View: Master
Orígin
¡fpyz Plane
¡fpxz Plane
¡fpxv Plane
DxAxís
OYAxís
DzAxís
~. Center Poínt
•+ ··· ~ Revolution 1
(3 End of Part

Figure 2-53

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Task 6 - Save the model and close the file.

1. In the Quick Access Toolbar, click. · (Save). The Save As dialog

box opens.

2. Browse the directory in which the other training files are located.

3. Enter [revolve] in the File name field and click l save ] to save
the revolve.

4. In the graphics window, click >;s (Glose) to close the current file.

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Exercise 2d Additional Parts

In this exercise, you will create extruded base features, as the first
salid features in new models.

Goal After you complete this exercise, you will be able to:

./ Create extruded solid base features

Task 1 - Create new parts.

1. Create each of the new parts shown in Table 2-5. As you begin
each part, carefully consider your sketching plane and references
(Origin Planes or Center Point). Your goal is to obtain the isometric
Home View orientation shown for each part. Save each part when
it is completed.

C/ick in the top /eft Table 2-5

comer of the ViewCube to
orient the model into its
isometric Home View.

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Review Questions

Question 1 ldentify the following base feature forms:

a.

b.

c.

d.

Question 2 Which of the following statements best describes the Origin Planes?

a. First salid features c. Have mass

b. Reference features d. Have volume

Question 3 An Origin Plane cannot be selected as a sketch plane.

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a. True

b. False

Question 4 When creating a part using a template, the default Origin features are
the first features in the model.

a. True

b. False

Question 5 What is the significance of the green dot that displays when you are
sketching?

Question 6 Describe one technique for changing the default sketch plane (XY)
when creating the first sketch in the model?

~~·-
Question 7 In the Constrain panel, what does the ~ (Automatic Dimensions
and Constraints) do?

Question 8 Which option do you use to access the Feature dialog box to make a
change, such as flipping the extrusion direction?

a. Edit Sketch c. Show Dimensions

b. Edit Feature d. Properties

Question 9 How do you change the value of a dimension on a sketch?

Question 1O Yo u can use the Edit Feature option to re na me a feature in the Model
browser.

a. True

c. False

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