DUBLIN — (BUSINESS WIRE) — July 20, 2010 — Research and Markets ( http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/0be4c7/learning_autodesk) has announced the addition of John Wiley and Sons Ltd's new book " Learning Autodesk Inventor 2010" to their offering.

Learn Autodesk Inventor 2010 in this full-color Official Training Guide

This Official Training Guide from Autodesk is the perfect resource for beginners or professionals seeking training or preparing for certification in Autodesk's Inventor 3D mechanical design software. With instruction provided by experts who helped create the software, the book thoroughly covers Inventor principles and fundamentals, including 3D parametric part and assembly design, digital prototyping, and the creation of production-ready drawings. In eye-popping full color, the book includes pages of screen shots, step-by-step instruction, and real-world examples that both instruct and inspire.

• Takes you under the hood of Inventor 2010, Autodesk's 3D mechanical design software; this book is an Autodesk Official Training Guide
• Offers Autodesk's own, proven Inventor techniques, workflows, and content tailored to those developing their skills as well as professionals preparing for Inventor certification
• Teaches 3D parametric part and assembly design, digital prototyping, annotation, dimensioning, and drawing standards
• Demonstrates best practices for grouping parts into assemblies-then editing, manipulating, and creating drawings
• Illustrates in full-color with real-world designs, examples, and screen shots

Learn Autodesk Inventor 2010 and prepare for Inventor certification with this in-depth guide.

Key Topics Covered:

Chapter 01.

• Lesson 01: Autodesk Inventor User Interface.
• Exercise: Explore the Autodesk Inventor User Interface.
• Lesson 02: View Manipulation.
• Exercise: Manipulate Your Model Views.
• Lesson 03: Designing Parametric Parts.
• Exercise: Create a Parametric Part.
• Chapter Summary.

Chapter 02.

• Lesson 04: Creating 2D Sketches.
• Exercise: Create 2D Sketches.
• Lesson 05: Geometric Constraints.
• Exercise: Constrain Sketches.
• Lesson 06: Dimensioning Sketches.
• Exercise: Dimension Sketches.
• Chapter Summary.

Chapter 03.

• Lesson 07: Creating Basic Sketched Features.
• Exercise: Create Extruded Features.
• Exercise: Create Revolved Features.
• Lesson 08: Intermediate Sketching.
• Exercise: Create a Part Using Construction and Reference Geometry.
• Lesson 09: Editing Parametric Parts.
• Exercise: Edit Parametric Parts.
• Exercise: Create Parameters and Equations.
• Lesson 10: 3D Grip Editing.
• Exercise: Edit with 3D Grips.
• Lesson 11: Creating Work Features.
• Exercise: Create Work Planes.
• Exercise: Create Work Axes.
• Exercise: Create Work Points.
• Lesson 12: Creating Basic Swept Shapes.
• Exercise: Create Sweep Features.
• Chapter Summary.

Chapter 04.

• Lesson 13: Creating Chamfers and Fillets.
• Exercise: Create Chamfers.
• Exercise: Create Fillets.
• Lesson 14: Creating Holes and Threads.
• Exercise: Create Holes and Threads.
• Lesson 15: Patterning and Mirroring Features.
• Exercise: Create Pattern Features.
• Exercise: Mirror Part Features.
• Lesson 16: Creating Thin-Walled Parts.
• Exercise: Create and Edit Shell Features.
• Chapter Summary.