More than 2,000 screen captures clearly illustrate and clarify essential Autodesk Inventor concepts, from basic sketching and modeling through advanced modeling techniques, making Autodesk Inventor 2008 Essentials Plus the definitive industry and classroom resource. Thoroughly updated to release 2008, this combination how-to and reference manual provides in-depth explanations of the user interface, toolbars, dialogue boxes, sketch tools, drawing views, assembly modeling, and more for learning and mastering Autodesk Inventor. Highlights include step-by-step tutorials that showcase practical skills and project exercises designed both for self-paced learning and classroom instruction.

Features

• Complete coverage of Inventor 2008, bringing the user fully up to date with new features
• Real-world exercises offer practical experience that readers can apply on the job
• Modular coverage makes it easy to find material on a desired task
• Straight-forward examples protect learners from becoming overwhelmed with overly complex data sets
• Project files on the enclosed CD make it easier to complete the exercises