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  1. jmcmains

    Inventor 10 Certification

    is it worth it?
  2. jmcmains

    Inventor 10 Certification

    I'm currently considering getting certified in Inventor 10, I was wondering a few things. First, is it worth the time? and second, are there any good books that teach the more advanced stuff that the beginning ones dont even touch? Is it difficult? I really dont want to have to pay the 500 more...
  3. jmcmains

    new units?

    Anyone know if there is an editable .ini or something file that would list all of the units? So maybe i could just add a "dollar" unit possibly? Thanks JMc
  4. jmcmains

    new units?

    Actually, I'm working with costs, and it would be nice to say that something is (at the least) 1.00 dollars, or hopefully $1.00, as opposed to 1.00 ul. I know there is a "Cost" part in properties, but i need a cost that is dependant on length, and this is the best way i have found.
  5. jmcmains

    new units?

    Is it possible to add new units in inventor for measurements? Thanks, JMc
  6. jmcmains

    Excel to IProperties?

    Currently I have an excel worksheet with a list of about 500 parts, most of which are going to be created eventually in inventor, the list is formatted somewhat like this: Part # | Description | Vendor | Stock | Price Is there any way to easily convert the columns into their proper place in the...
  7. jmcmains

    Cool Stuff in Inventor?

    Hey, I've been asked to go through inventor and find some essential stuff worthy of teaching in the class room. This is beyond your typical "this is a line", or "this is an extrusion." Just want to find some cool tips/tricks that inventor can do. Any Hints? Thanks JMc
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    Prices in BOM

    Hey, Trying to learn some things about the Bill of Materials function in IVP8, Is it possible to A) if there are multiple parts, have a column in the BOM that is the Sum of those parts, ie 1 kind of part with 2 instances, each is 50 cents, so have a column say $1. B) Have a row at the bottom...
  9. jmcmains

    Inventor Shadows

    Hey, I've been working with some big assembly files and I want them to look as realistic as possible for a presentation. I've already added the floor shadow, but is there any way to have parts cast shadows on other parts in inventor? I know this ability is in autocad, but i have yet to see it...

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