Why am I draggin my sorry a.s.s all over the place learning CAD when Inventor is there?
2007-08-17 06:14:35 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
AutoCAD is a good 2D drafting package. If you're going to learn to use a 3D package (Inventor, Solidworks, Pro-E, etc...) you need to learn the basics first.
I've used both 2D and 3D platforms in both work and school for the past 3 years, and I can say that you really need both of them. AutoCAD comes in handy when you need to do a layout of a mechanism, whether it be matching bolt holes, striking arcs to find range of motion, etc. Also, AutoCAD is preferred for architecture, or for anything where it would not be practical or necessary to completely draw up 3D models of everything. That being said, Inventor is an awesome program with a lot of capabilities. When it comes to designing machines, you can't beat 3D for the level of detail it gives you. You can model, assemble, and test a complete machine, and see it work before it's ever made.
2007-08-17 10:10:06 · answer #1 · answered by jeremyl4 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Inventor Vs Autocad
2016-12-29 09:52:06 · answer #2 · answered by shortridge 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Autocad Vs Inventor
2016-11-07 09:13:36 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Autocad is focused more on 2D drawings and is also easier to transfer to some CNC machines. Inventor is focused more on the 3d modeling of parts and assemblies. There are also a few things that Autocad can do and Inventor cannot... and vice versa.
2007-08-17 06:25:02 · answer #4 · answered by Woden501 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
If the files produced by inventor are not compatible with the files produced by Autocad there is the answer right there.
Everyone can import autocad files so they can be used for a lot of purposes. i am familiar with those files but not with inventor's files and I know that if the other file formats are not compatible they are not worth creating.
2007-08-17 07:02:25 · answer #5 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'll answer a question with a question... Why are you learning a CAD package in the first place? If you *have* to learn AutoCAD for school then the answer is so you can graduate. If it is for your job, it is so you can produce something for your employer.
I use AutoCAD 2008, AutoCAD Inventor and Cadence Virtuoso. Each program does it's own thing very well and I had to learn all three to match the CAD package to the job.
Good luck.
2007-08-17 14:51:00 · answer #6 · answered by nubi78 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
what are you trying to draw? Acad is a very versatile Cad program. if you're trying to draw mechanical parts use inventor, if you're drawing buildings use revit, and if you're drawing toons use 3ds max
2007-08-17 06:22:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I use AutoCAD i have never heard of Inventor... AutoCAD is easy to use! you just need to practice!
2007-08-17 06:22:37 · answer #8 · answered by Paris, je t'aime 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would say, Learn Solidworks!!!!
I used autocad for a while and after i learned solidworks, i was impressed with it's functions and ease of change to the project.
2007-08-17 10:48:11 · answer #9 · answered by Chargerman 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
this can help
http://tutorial45.com/autocad-vs-inventor/
2015-05-12 11:28:53 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋