Instant Inventor

Provides an introduction to the basics of part and assembly creation from sketch to production drawings. Exercises and graphics illustrate the processes needed to move from a 2D sketch to an annotated drawing using a 3D solid model. This text is intended for 3D Mechanical Design and Concepts, Computer Graphics, and Technical Illustrations courses.

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For 3D Mechanical Design and Concepts, Computer Graphics and Technical Illustrations courses in Engineering, Engineering Technology and CAD departments.

Combining theoretical information with hands-on practical applications, Instant Inventor provides a quick and easy-to-understand introduction to the basics of part and assembly creation from sketch to production drawings. Simple exercises, light language and friendly graphics illustrate the various processes needed to move from a 2D sketch to a fully annotated drawing using a 3D solid model as the base and provide students with easy-to-comprehend guidelines that reinforce the information presented.