Autodesk Inventor 2009 for Designers is a comprehensive textbook that introduces the users to Autodesk Inventor 2009 software, the feature based 3D parametric solid modeling software. All environments of Autodesk Inventor 2009 are covered in this textbook with thorough explanation of commands, options, and their applications to create real-world products. The mechanical engineering industry examples that are used as tutorials and the related additional exercises at the end of each chapter help the user to understand the design techniques used in the industry to design a product. After reading the textbook, the user will be able to create solid parts, sheet metal parts, assemblies, weldments, drawing views with bill of materials, and presentation views to animate the assemblies. Also, the user will learn the editing techniques that are essential to make a successful design. In this book, the author emphasizes on the solid modeling techniques that improve the productivity and efficiency of the user.Salient Features of the Textbook Consists of 17 pedagogical sequenced chapters covering the Sketching, Modeling, Assembly, Drafting, and Sheet Metal environments of Autodesk Inventor 2009. The first page of every chapter summarizes the topics that will be covered in it. Real-world projects and examples focusing on industry experience. Step-by-step examples that guide the user through the learning process. Additional information is provided throughout the textbook in the form of tips ...