Appendix A. The Bottom Line

Each of The Bottom Line sections in the chapters suggest exercises to deepen skills understanding. Sometimes there is only one possible solution, but often you are encouraged to use your skills and creativity to create something that builds on what you know and lets you explore one of many possible solutions.

Chapter 1: Inventor Design Philosophy

Create Parametric Designs

The power of parameter-based design comes from the quick and easy edits, where changing a parameter value drives a change through the design. In order to make changes easily, though, you need follow certain general rules, so that the changes update predictably.

Master It

You want to create a model of a base plate, a rectangular-shaped part with a series ...

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