Please pardon my omission
Thanks to Autodesk Inventor Product Manager, Sam Antos, who did the research to let me know that
are compatible with Autodesk Inventor LT 2010. I have updated the Autodesk Labs site pages accordingly. Now Autodesk Inventor LT users are aware that they too can send us suggestions at labs.iv.2dto3d@autodesk.com and labs.iv.feature.recog@autodesk.com.
Looking forward to feedback from Autodesk Inventor LT users is alive in the lab.
In 1962 Elvis Presely had a hit entitled "Return to Sender." The song tells the story of unrequited love as demonstrated by a letter being returned unopened by its recipient. I couldn't help but have that song play through my head as a I read a recent email from a Mr. Richard Feder of Fort Lee, New Jersey:
There apears to be no return tool to exit the feature recognition in Inventor 2010 back to the main part modeling enviroment unless you manualy create a custom toolbar.
In response to Richard's question about the Feature Recognition Tool for Inventor, Software Engineer, Shekar Sub, noted that although it is small, the ability to return is indeed present:
The UI element is highlighted in red. Thanks Shekar. "Thank you. Thank you very much."
Sharing customer feedback is alive in the lab.
Put Feature Recognition in the palm of your hand...
The Feature Recognition Tool allows you to convert STEP, SAT, or IGES solids models into fully featured Autodesk Inventor models. You can execute feature mapping automatically or interactively to maintain your design intent. Software QA Engineer, Peter Varga, provided me with an updated tool that I was happy to add to the Autodesk Labs site. You can get this free download from:
This update adds support for Inventor 2010. Peter also supplied a silent video which I uploaded to YouTube and used AudioSwap to add sound.
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNwWONbTnxk
non-YouTube: Feature Recognition Video
With this update, users who upgrade to Inventor 2010 can continue to give us feedback at labs.iv.feature.recog@autodesk.com. We're so happy you can.
Keeping our technologies preview current is alive in the lab.
A Mr. Richard Feder of Fort Lee, New Jersey writes in:
Hey Labs guys,
How do I enable feature recognition in Autodesk Inventor 2009?
Software QA Engineer, Peter Varga, supplied the answer:
Once you have successfully installed Feature Recognition onto your 2009 Inventor, it will show up in the "Tools -> Add Ins" pull down menu. To use Feature Recognition:
Download from http://labs.autodesk.com/utilities/feature_recognition/.
Ensure that the version of Feature Recognition that you install matches the installed Inventor(s) / OS Type that you have.
Open a translator file (IGES, STEP, SAT, etc.) that has solid(s) in it.
During the translation open, (if a single part / solid file) - a dialog will prompt you if you want to automatically "Recognize Features."
If you select "Yes" here, you will be placed in the Feature Recognition environment.
On the other hand, if you select "No" for automatic feature recognition:
Peter notes that it's actually easier than it sounds.
Sharing tips from those in the know is alive in the Lab.
On the heels of my posting about what's available on the Autodesk Labs site for Autodesk Inventor users, my friend, Stefaan Boel, shared the results of a recent poll he conducted on the Belgian Inventor Wizard site. Stefaan posed the question:
What is important for you?
The results were:
The Shrinkwrap Add-in for Inventor is the most popular. This is great feedback. Thanks for taking the poll and sharing the results.
A Mr. Richard Feder from Fort Lee, New Jersey emailed us:
Do you have a recent presentation of the latest stuff available on Labs for the manufacturing industry?
Inventor Product Manager, Sam Antos, provided the answer with a PowerPoint presentation. I have taken Sam's slides and fashioned them into a blog article.
iMap for Inventor
New User Interface
Advanced Simulation
// More Advanced Simulation info
Shrinkwrap Add-in for Inventor
Inventor Plastic Features
ShareNow Add-in for Inventor
Also available on Autodesk Labs
Thanks Sam!
Enumerating the benefits of modeling software technologies for the manufacturing industry is alive in the lab.
Software QA Engineer, Peter Varga, supplied me with an updated Feature Recognition Tool. I was happy to add it to the Autodesk Labs site for download. The new version supports Autodesk Inventor 2009. Now Inventor 2009 users can use this application to convert neutral 3D CAD (STEP, SAT, or IGES solids) models into fully featured Autodesk Inventor models. Woo hoo.
The ZIP file contains installers for Inventor11 (32-bit), Inventor 2008 (32-bit), Inventor 2009 (32-bit), and Inventor 2009 (64-bit). Extract the installer that matches your version of Inventor, run it, and let the model conversion begin.
Keeping technology previews current with our latest product offerings is alive in the lab.
Please take a few minutes to take a Feature Recognition for Inventor survey and share your thoughts!
The Feature Recognition Tool for Inventor is available on Autodesk Labs.
You can use this utility to convert STEP, SAT, or IGES models into fully featured Autodesk Inventor models. Many of you have sent us feedback at labs.iv.feature.recog@autodesk.com. Thank you for that. In addition to this feedback avenue, you can also take a survey to let us know your thoughts:
So please complete this survey at your earliest convenience. Your opinion matters.
President of the AutoCAD Local User Group in Bangalore, India, Sunith Babu has provided a tutorial for the Feature Recognition capability. The Feature Recognition application converts neutral 3D CAD (STEP, SAT, or IGES solids) models into fully featured Autodesk® Inventor™ models.
Check it out.
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