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  1. EngineerInv

    Creating gear trains? (more than 2 spur gears)

    I have created 2 gears with 'Spur Gears Component Generator'. How do I create the next gear in the gear train? (compatible with gear #2)
  2. EngineerInv

    Is it possible to do fatigue analysis with Inventor?

    My case: Cyclic repeated loading on an item. Can I use Inventor to tell me if it will break after a period of time as a result of metal fatigue?
  3. EngineerInv

    How do I weld two surfaces...

    ...in Inventor (2012) that are aligned in the same plane and facing the same direction? see attached illus. The welding must be applicable with a Stress Analysis simulation. Thanks in advantage!
  4. EngineerInv

    How to change the default line weight in sketch mode?

    ...I can do this manually on each specific line by right clicking -> Properties. But how/where do I change the default setting? Thanks in advance.
  5. EngineerInv

    Any tips to make Inv. run smoother? (when editing complex assemblies)

    Any tips to make Inventor run smoother? (when editing complex assemblies and parts) Besides checking Option -> Hardware -> Performance I've heard that in SolidWorks you can make the parts "Light weight". Is there a similar option in Inventor? Thanks in advantage.
  6. EngineerInv

    Importing SolidWorks to Inventor

    Does anyone know if it is possible to import a SW-part to Inventor AND make it editable in Inventor? If so, how? (I have tried with STEP format cf. previous threads regarding this subject, but all I get is a "Base1" solid that isnt editable) Thanks.
  7. EngineerInv

    Save a new version of an assembly

    I would like to save a version #2 of a an existing assembly and its containing parts. Meaning when I edit parts in version #1, the #2 should not be effected, and vice versa. (When I use "Save as" only the assembly file is copied and it is linked to the original parts in #1.) What is the...

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