Constraints in Inventor vs MDT
Constraints in Inventor vs MDT
(OP)
In MDT I was able to constrain 2 models together while constructing them by selecting specific points on the models to form mid planes which allowed me to constrain them together while actual building the parts. Once I had holes or other real features to constrain the model to, I would eliminate the constraints I had temporarily made, and I would simply add the new constraints. Inventor does not appear to do this. I have not had a training class...yet. Do I have to actually build a plane on the part? Also, In MDT I never worried about where I drew my part in space. Someone indicated to me that you need to pay attention while using Inventor. Is this true?





RE: Constraints in Inventor vs MDT
regards
sstrik
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however, you may like to look into skeletal modeling, which i absolutely swear by. start here (www.mymcad.com) and come back with questions if you have any.
also, inventor can constrain to a few things MDT couldn't, such as sketch geometry. i often use sketch geometry to help me constrain things, if i'm not using a skeletal method.
col.
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