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Creating Dimensional Constraints

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A dimensional constraint sets the maximum size or length of a component in a 3D design. This article will discuss how to create dimensional constraints, how they impact 3D designs and when they should be used.

Inventor is a 3D modeling software that has a large amount of functions, which includes making parts look realistic and adding dimensions to them. The software also comes with a variety of tools that are used to create dimensional constraints. These constraints are very important in order for the part to have weight, which can give it an appearance of reality.

To create a constraint, lock a permanent dimension. When you install a permanent dimension, you can add a constraint by clicking the lock icon for the dimension. When you pick its references, a constraint (dashed blue line) emerges, as illustrated in the image below. There may be multiple dimensions that correspond to the same constraint.

Geometric constraints are used to keep track of how items relate to one another. Dimensional constraints are used to govern the distance, angle, radius, and length values of objects. Dimensional constraints can also incorporate formulas and equations.

Inventor is a software program that is used for the design and manufacturing of mechanical, electrical, and aeronautical products. It helps engineers create drawings from their ideas in order to make them useful. However, Inventor does not have a built-in constraint tool that allows you to shape your object into specific dimensions or a finite mesh.

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  1. Introduction to Autodesk Inventor
    6m 34s
  2. Installation of Autodesk Inventor Professional 2021
    4m 17s
  3. What is CAD
    10m 26s
  4. User Interface of Autodesk Inventor
    11m 39s
  5. Unit Selection
    5m 49s
  6. Inventor Project Files
    11m 34s

  1. How to Active Sketcher Module
    2m 13s
  2. Working Plane and Axis
    9m 34s
  3. Creating Lines
    12m 50s
  4. Creating Circles and Arcs
    12m 22s
  5. Creating Rectangles and Polygon
    10m 31s
  6. Creating Splines and Ellipses
    10m 39s
  7. Creating Slots
    9m 55s
  8. Creating Fillets and Chamfers
    5m 57s
  9. Sketch Features and Editing Tools
    20m 29s
  10. Creating Sketch Patterns
    6m 22s

  1. Creating Geometric Constraints
    18m 38s
  2. Creating Dimensional Constraints
    9m 28s
  3. Sketch Practice 1
    9m 46s
  4. Sketch Practice 2
    13m 36s
  5. Assignment of Sketch Constraints and Dimensions
    4m 4s

  1. Extrude Feature
    16m 24s
  2. Revolve Feature
    13m 55s
  3. Sweep Feature
    10m 30s
  4. Loft Feature
    14m 22s
  5. Coil Feature
    10m 2s
  6. Emboss Feature
    9m 19s
  7. Hole Wizard
    10m 31s
  8. Fillet and Chamfer
    11m 40s
  9. Rib and Draft
    15m 10s
  10. Shell and Thread
    7m 47s
  11. Combine and Thicken
    8m 4s
  12. Split, Direct, Delete Face
    12m 17s
  13. Patterns
    15m 58s
  14. Decal, Import and Unwrap
    13m 42s
  15. Work Features
    18m 29s
  16. Applying Appearances
    10m 6s
  17. Connecting Rod Exercise
    19m 50s
  18. Knuckle Joint Exercise Part - 1
    20m 5s
  19. Knuckle Joint Exercise Part - 2
    17m 32s
  20. Assignment of Part Modeling
    7m 19s

  1. Knuckle Joint Assembly with Angular Constraints and Symmetry Constraints
    31m 10s
  2. Motion Constraints
    18m 39s
  3. Transitional Constraints
    7m 6s
  4. Constraint Set
    8m 7s
  5. Place Joints
    22m 13s
  6. How To Create Bill of Material
    8m 49s
  7. How to Copy Assembly
    9m 32s
  8. Assembly Patterns
    9m 24s
  9. Assembly Mirror
    5m 40s
  10. Create New Components in Assembly Environment
    13m 58s
  11. Content Center
    8m 59s
  12. Exploded View Presentation
    5m 53s
  13. Animations
    8m 16s
  14. Practice :1 - Crane Hook Assembly
    20m 50s
  15. Assignment of Assembly
    6m 44s

  1. Introduction to Sheet Metal Rules
    17m 38s
  2. Working with Flange Tools
    12m 57s
  3. Working with Contour and Lofted Flange, Contour Roll, Hem Tools
    21m 25s
  4. Bend and Fold Features
    7m 1s
  5. Unfold and Refold Features
    6m 25s
  6. Cut, Corner, Radius and Chamfer Features
    8m 31s
  7. Corner Seam
    8m 50s
  8. Punch Tool
    10m 3s
  9. LCD Mount Exercise Part - 1
    21m 34s
  10. LCD Mount Exercise Part - 2
    12m 50s
  11. LCD Mount Exercise Part - 3
    22m 45s
  12. LCD Mount Exercise Part - 4
    17m 46s
  13. Assignment of Sheet Metal Module
    4m 34s

  1. Creating a New Drawing
    9m 41s
  2. Base and Projected Views
    4m 41s
  3. Additional Views
    13m 2s
  4. Manipulating Views
    10m 2s
  5. Drawing Annotations
    15m 23s
  6. Revision Tag, Surface Finish and Welding Details in Drawing sheet
    16m 8s
  7. How to Add Bill of Material in Drawing Sheet
    12m 15s
  8. Annotation of Sheet Metal in Drawing Sheet
    8m 39s
  9. Drafting of Fork Eye End Exercise
    16m 37s
  10. Drafting of Eye End Exercise
    8m 35s
  11. Drafting of Knuckle Pin,Collar and Taper Pin Exercise
    17m 5s
  12. Drafting of Knuckle Joint Assembly Exercise
    11m 55s
  13. Assignment of Drawing Module
    3m 22s

  1. Inventor Studio
    25m 27s
  2. Assignment of Inventor Studio
    2m 30s

  1. Swivel Plate
    14m 36s
  2. Screw Bar
  3. Back Plate
    19m 6s
  4. Pivot Pin and Swivel Screw Pin
    8m 15s
  5. Clamping Screw ,Tool Fixing Screw & Spacer Bush
    13m 8s
  6. Handle
    6m 2s
  7. Vertical Slide
    17m 37s
  8. Handle Bar
    8m 32s
  9. Washer and Small Washer
    1m 45s
  10. Tool Holder
    6m 4s
  11. Drag Plate
    6m 33s
  12. Assembly of Shaper Tool Head
    21m 30s
  13. Exploded View of Shaper Tool Head
    10m 43s
  14. Drafting of Back Plate
    15m 29s
  15. Drafting of Clamping Screw, Tool Fixing Screw, Washers and Bush
    17m 55s
  16. Drafting of Swivel Plate
    8m 6s
  17. Drafting of Drag Plate
    4m 53s
  18. Drafting of Handle Bar and Screw Bar
    9m 53s
  19. Drafting of Handle, Pivot Pin, Swivel Screw Pin
    9m 53s
  20. Drafting of Vertical Slide
    7m 30s
  21. Drafting of Tool Holder
    6m 51s

  1. Course Summary
    3m 26s

  1. Interview Questions
    8m 2s

  1. Career Guideline
    2m 13s
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