@Sparweb, Thank you so much for your reply. That is very well thought out, and I'm sure it will help me in the future. I have to admit I'm not sure I'm familiar with using "direct edit" but I'm just looking into it now, and it looks like it gives me some options. The approach of using multi body...
One more question though, Mcgyvr. In your reply above you'd written " feature tree is missing but you can still make changes". How do you mean that you can still make changes?
For example. Something as simple as a part made of tubing. I can't import it and then change it's length. There is no...
Thanks Mcgyvr. I completely understand.
The only problem is that I'm working with a lot of legacy designs from AutoCAD (3D). sometimes my assignment may be to make a few small changes to an existing design and get the project into production asap. So at that point, I can either import to...
I understand. I was hoping that the software packages would possibly be compatible enough to avoid having to remodel everything.
Thanks very much mcgyvr. You've been very helpful.
Best,
-b
Hi Mcgyvr,
Thanks very much for your reply. I'd actually already been looking at that first link you pasted, and I also just watched the video from the second link. I don't think these cover the two questions I was most interested in.
- Can I import a .dwg into an inventor assembly while...
Hi All,
I have a question about compatibility between Autodesk AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor. What is the best way to import an assembly from AutoCAD into Inventor (such that I can transfer over the maximum amount of geometric information, import parts as individual part files and keep the part...
Hi,
Can anyone please recommend a good place in the Brooklyn area where I could take a course in AutoCAD. I'll be using AutoCAD at work and need to be fully proficient. I've got over 5 years of experience with Autodesk inventor and have used AutoCAD for P&ID in the past, but not very much. I...
Thanks desertfox! That's actually a very helpful link, but since I've not done much of these kinds of calcs, I'm not entirely sure if I've used it correctly. I've pasted my drawing below again for reference. The horizontal beam (6x3x.25 HSS) is only supported by the gussets which are welded to...
Hi Everyone,
I'm not a structural engineer and I need some help checking a design for a welded gusset. I've pasted a drawing below. I have a cantilever beam supported by 2 gussets from above and 2 from below. The gussets are welded to a steel column and to a piece of square tubing. There are...
