Inventor 2013 - Service Pack 2 Released

Autodesk has now released Service Pack 2 for Inventor 2013.

Here are the details regarding what is included in the SP2 for 2013.

Cable & Harness

• Cannot import Cable & Harness libraries in Japanese Inventor 2012 SP2
• When autorouting more than 30 wires at a time, performance is extremely slow

Tube & Pipe

• Inventor unexpectedly exits when you click Hose Length command

API

• SurfaceEvaluator.GetXXX methods get a run-time error
• Cannot insert AutoCAD DWG into a sketch using the DWG TranslatorAddIn.Open method
• Other products (such as RADF Viewer) cannot open the SAT file that was generated by DataIO.WriteDataToFile with the ACIS SAT format

Application Functionality

• The Create New File dialog box takes too long to open when the template folder is a network Universal Naming Conversion path
• If you use a mapped network drive as a templates path, parent folders of the templates folder are exposed in the Create New File dialog box
• In the Create New File dialog box, in Details view, if you reorder or resize the width of the columns, the layout reverts to default the next time you open the dialog box
• The Create New File dialog box lists all folders that are on the same level as the template folder

Assembly Modeling

• Inventor unexpectedly exits after generating too many iAssembly members in one assembly
• In Constraint dialog box, when you set a parameter input using Display as an expression, the parameter does not work correctly
• In the Assembly in-place edit environment, the Redefine Feature command for UCS is disabled
• Inventor unexpectedly exits when you in-place edit a subassembly feature
• When you drive one constraint between components that have an activated Contact set, the performance is worse in R2013 than in R2012

Content Center

• Custom material disappears after you migrate a Content Center library from 2012 to 2013
• You cannot place a part from Content Center after you migrate the custom library from 2011 to 2013

Direct Manipulation

• The preview of a workplane that you create with 3D sketch geometry is sometimes incorrect

Drawing Manager

• In a break view, projected geometries are not in the correct position
• Inventor unexpectedly exits when you insert a sketch symbol
• Inventor unexpectedly exits when you move a sketch symbol after deleting one of the sheets of the drawing
• Inventor unexpectedly exits when you open a drawing that was created in R7
• Inventor unexpectedly exits when you move cursor, zoom in or zoom out while updating a drawing view
• Inventor unexpectedly exits when you drag a hole table from one sheet to another

Enhanced Visualization

• The shaded style of a Drawing view is not maintained after you click the view or other Drawing views

Frame Generator

• Cannot select a mirrored 3D sketch when you attempt to insert it into frame generator
• Notch fails in some custom structural shapes

iLogic

• Inventor unexpectedly exits when you try to select iLogic Copy Design if .NET Framework 4.5 is installed on the machine

Materials/Appearances

• The Material or Appearance thumbnail does not update correctly when you import a legacy style
• The Material or Appearance thumbnail does not update correctly after you change the appearance color in the material or appearance editor
• If you save an appearance to a library which contains the same assets and select "keep both" to create a duplicated one, you cannot apply it to any object
• Mass value does not update in the drawing part list when you change material from the quick access tool bar or material browser
• Appearance in-used can be deleted from appearance browser
• The thumbnail of a material or appearance is incorrect when you migrate legacy xmls to a new or existing library
• The material name in the document library changes after you rename the same material in the Autodesk library, Inventor library, or user library

Part Modeling

• Inventor unexpectedly exits when you measure an object in a Face Draft preview
• Inventor unexpectedly exits when you extract an iFeature

Sheetmetal

• Inventor unexpectedly exits when you create a corner seam in sheet metal

Sketch

• Inventor unexpectedly exits when you edit the sketch of a sheetmetal feature
• Inventor unexpectedly exits when you drag the endpoint of a line in some 2D sketches
• Inventor unexpectedly exits when you add a dimension between projected profiles
• Inventor unexpectedly exits when you click Edit Pattern in some 2D sketches
• Inventor unexpectedly exits when you scale a sketch

Translators

• Get wrong bounding box when you open an STL file with Template Units in Options dialog box
• DWF publish time shows nearly 300% regression in SP1.1 compared to Inventor 2013

Here is the link to download Inventor 2013 SP2 32-bit, Click Here...
Here is the link to download Inventor 2013 SP2 64-bit, Click Here...

Here is a link for the Readme file, Click Here...

Inventor 2014 - Update 1 Released

Autodesk has just released Update 1 for Inventor 2014.

This Update addresses multiple issues for Inventor 2014.

Here is what is addressed in Update 1:

• Many duplicate occurrences shown in browser of IPN's following assembly demote/promote
• Create New dialog does not remember the size and order of column in details view
• Mass property is not available after migration
• Min and Max values for Hole patching are not stored
• View remains raster after selecting Precise view
• iFeature insert dialog will show "Create Package" instead of the description of the iFeature
• Copying a material in the category will corrupt that material from the library
• Unable to change icon of existing custom category in Content Center Library
• Adding a material will flag existing file as out of date and unnecessarily replace/update appearances
• Weldment iAssemblies still looking for the obsolete "Use as Weldment Material" setting
• Highlight effect when mouse hover on geometry is not as good as full mode when create Dimension/Baseline/Ordinate annotation in Raster View
• GraphicsNode.RenderStyle has no effect on the graphics entity
• The translator addin imports the DWG into sketch with wrong units if custom units specified
• Legacy Section View displays incorrect line
• Title block incorrectly displayed on Zoom when multiple files opened
• Decreased performance when selecting all assets
• Decreased performance when select Derive menu Other Tab
• Slow shut down of InventorViewCompute.exe even after Inventor main window closes
• Unexpected exit when make all views raster and make all views precise
• Unexpected exit when switching to Full from Express mode
• Unexpected exit when click adjust with customized project setting
• Unexpected exit when rotating large assembly
• Unexpected exit when dragging materials in user library
• Unexpected exit when Load Express
• Unexpected exit when starting Inventor from Factory Design Suite
• Unexpected exit due to Non-transacted AddTriangleGraphics

 

Here is a link to download Update 1 for Inventor 2014 - Click Here...
Both the 32-bit and 64-bit are included in the download.
Here is a link for the Readme File - Click Here...

This update covers the following products:

• Autodesk Inventor Professional 2014
• Autodesk Inventor 2014
• Autodesk Factory Design Suite Premium 2014
• Autodesk Factory Design Suite Ultimate 2014
• Autodesk Product Design Suite Premium 2014
• Autodesk Product Design Suite Ultimate 2014

Autodesk Labs - Design Checker for Inventor

Design Checker for Inventor software is a free technology preview of a productivity solution used to give a designer insight into the adherence of standards for the product being designed. Live checking provides instant feedback on the adherence to company and customer standards, as well as ensures a high level of quality for the entire design process.

Design Checker can be configured to define not only what type of features are checked, but also the standards that dictate if a check passes or fails. Custom checks can also be defined. These configurations are stored in a Profile and can be separated into different work environments (Parts, Drawings, Assemblies). This allows Profiles to be created that define different checks for different product types, different customers, or any other end user variances. By changing profiles, Design Checker checks the models based on the rules defined in that profile.

Right now Design Checker is available for Inventor 2013 & Inventor 2012. If the Labs team need more of a wider audience they will include Inventor 2014 at a later date. This technology preview will operate until February 10, 2014.

Download Design Checker for Inventor 2012 or Inventor 2013

Image Credits: Autodesk Labs

AutoCAD 2014 What's New Document

I have now posted the What's New document on my website for everybody to view. You can either access it on my separate page where all of the What's New documents are posted dating back all the way to AutoCAD 2004, Link Here...

Or, you can access just the 2014 version directly from here, AutoCAD 2014 What's New

I will be posting the Inventor 2014 What's New when it becomes available.

Inventor 2014 & AutoCAD 2014 - Free Trial

Autodesk has now released the downloads so you can try out AutoCAD 2014 & Inventor 2014 for a 30-day trial. Also, these are full functioning copies of the 2014 releases, no features are missing. You can run it through its paces to decide for yourself if you are going to upgrade or purchase it as a standalone or in a product suite.

Here is the link for the AutoCAD 2014 30-day free trial, Click Here...

Here is the link for the Inventor 2014 30-day free trial, Click Here...

So head on over to the links and give them a try.

Inventor 2012 SP2 Update 3 Released

I know, Inventor 2014 was just released, but if you are behind a little on which version you are using then this is for you. Autodesk has just released Update 3 for Inventor 2012 SP2. This Update addresses multiplie issues for Inventor 2012 SP2. This Update is cumulative and includes all changes in Update 1 & Update 2.

Here is what is fixed in Update 1 & Update 2.

Here is what is fixed in Update 3:

• Unable to sync styles between PartsList and library
• Okay button is disabled when editing an extrusion
• Flat pattern error occurs when corner seam is applied
• Unexpected exit when editing fitting connection

This Update is for the following products:

• Autodesk Inventor Professional 2012
• Autodesk Inventor 2012

Download link to Readme file, Click Here...

Download link to Update 3 for SP2, Click Here...

Trying to help people keep up to date, even on older releases.

Inventor of the Month - March 2013

Autodesk has named CNR Changchun Railway Vehicles Co., Ltd. (Changchun) as the Inventor of the Month for March 2013. Changchun Railway Vehicles main focus has become the design of railway vehicle passenger seats that are more attractive, comfortable and stable.

The problem with most train seats on subways, high speed trains and other urban railways is that passengers can easily slide forward when the train accelerates or decelerates, making the seating experience less than optimal. Changchun Railway Vehicles has improved on this uncomfortable situation by creating a curved, stainless steel railway seat designed with Autodesk Inventor software.

Using Inventor software as part of Autodesk Product Design Suite, Changchun was able to calculate the release of pressure in various curves and bends and design a seat with a fully ergonomic curve that comfortably fits the human shape. This shape provides greater control, which prevents passengers from sliding forward when the train starts or stops.

In addition to the design of the seats, Changchun also used Inventor software to determine the best way to soundly affix the seats to the floors, performing strength and stress checks on the various screws, joints and welded components. Autodesk Inventor, which includes features and functionality around tooling and tolerances, not only increases the speed of these calculations, but also generates extremely accurate calculations that help reduce the occurrence of design errors.

The Changchun team also leverages Autodesk Vault data management software to help increase the business’ product development capacity and market competitiveness. This combination of Autodesk Digital Prototyping solutions has streamlined the company’s overall design process and won a growing number of customers, particularly as European companies turn toward China to purchase spare parts, including passenger seats, for their own railway networks.

Here is a link to Changchun Railway Vehicles Website

Credits: Autodesk, InTheFold, Changchun

AutoCAD 2014 System Requirements

Here are the system requirements for AutoCAD 2014:




AutoCAD 2014 System Requirements for 32-bit Workstations

Operating system:
•Microsoft Windows XP Professional - Service Pack 3 (SP3) or later
•Microsoft Windows XP Home - Service Pack 3 (SP3) or later
•Microsoft Windows 7 Enterprise
•Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate
•Microsoft Windows 7 Professional
•Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium
•Microsoft Windows 8
•Microsoft Windows 8 Pro
•Microsoft Windows 8 Enterprise

Browser: Internet Explorer 7.0 or later

Processor:
•Windows XP - Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon Dual Core, 1.6 GHz or Higher with SSE2 technology
•Windows 7 and Windows 8 - Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon Dual Core, 3.0 GHz or Higher with SSE2 technology

Memory: 2 GB RAM (4 GB Recommended)

Display resolution: 1024 x 768 (1600 x 1050 or higher recommended) with True Color

Disk Space: Installation 6.0 GB

Pointing Device: MS-Mouse compliant

Media: Download and Installation from DVD

Additional requirements for 3D Modeling: Intel Pentium 4 processor or AMD Athlon, 3.0 GHz or greater or Intel or AMD Dual Core processor, 2.0 GHz or greater

4 GB RAM

6 GB free hard disk available not including installation requirements

1280 x 1024 True color video display adapter 128 MB or greater, Pixel Shader 3.0 or greater, Direct3D capable workstation class graphics card.

Note: 64-bit Operating Systems are recommended if you are working with Large Datasets, Point Clouds and 3D Modeling - please refer to the AutoCAD 64-bit System Requirements for more information.

.NET Framework .NET Framework Version 4.0, Update 1

AutoCAD 2014 System Requirements for 64-bit workstations

Operating system:
•Microsoft Windows XP Professional* - Service Pack 2 (SP2) or later
•Microsoft Windows 7 Enterprise
•Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate
•Microsoft Windows 7 Professional
•Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium
•Microsoft Windows 8
•Microsoft Windows 8 Pro
•Microsoft Windows 8 Enterprise

*Note: VBA is not supported on Windows XP Professional

Browser: Internet Explorer 7.0 or later

Processor:
•AMD Athlon 64 with SSE2 technology AMD Opteron with SSE2 technology
•Intel Xeon with Intel EM64T support and SSE2
•Intel Pentium 4 with Intel EM64T support and SSE2 technology

Memory: 2 GB RAM (4 GB recommended)

Display resolution: 1024 x 768 (1600 x 1050 or higher recommended) with True Color

Disk Space: Installation 6.0 GB

Pointing Device: MS-Mouse compliant

Media: Download and Installation from DVD

Additional requirements for 3D Modeling: 4 GB RAM or more

6 GB free hard disk available not including installation requirements

1280 x 1024 True color video display adapter 128 MB or greater, Pixel Shader 3.0 or greater, Direct3D capable workstation class graphics card.

.NET Framework .NET Framework Version 4.0 Update 1

Inventor 2014 System Requirements

Here are the system requirements for Inventor 2014:




For Inventor 2014 Windows users
For general part and assembly design (typically fewer than 1,000 parts):

• Windows 7 (32-bit minimum, 64-bit recommended), Windows 8 64-bit, or Windows XP Professional 32-bit operating system
• Intel Pentium 4, AMD Athlon 64 with SSE2 technology, 3 GHz or greater, or AMD dual-core processor with SSE2, 2 GHz or greater recommended, or Intel Xeon E3 or Core i7 or equivalent with SSE2, 3.0 GHz or greater
• 4 GB RAM minimum for less than 500 part assemblies (8 GB recommended)
• 15 GB free disk space for installation
• 1,280 x 1,024 or higher screen resolution
• Microsoft Direct3D 9 or compatible graphics card (Microsoft Direct3D 11 or higher recommended)
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 or later (.NET Framework Version 4.5 web browser)
• Microsoft Excel 2003 or later software for iFeatures, iParts, iAssemblies, thread customization, and spreadsheet-driven designs
• Adobe Flash Player 10
• Internet connection for web downloads and Subscription Aware access
• Microsoft-compliant mouse or pointing device
• DVD-ROM drive

For complex models, complex mold assemblies, and large assemblies (typically more than 1,000 Parts):

• 64-bit Windows 7 or Windows 8
• Xeon E3 or Core i7 or equivalent, 3.3 GHz or greater
• 16 GB RAM or greater
• 15 GB free disk space for installation
• 1,280 x 1,024 or higher screen resolution
• Direct3D 9 or compatible graphics card (Direct3D 11 or higher recommended)
• Internet Explorer 6 or later (.NET Framework Version 4.5 web browser)
• Excel 2003 or later for iFeatures, iParts, iAssemblies, thread customization, and spreadsheet-driven designs
• Flash Player 10
• Internet connection for web downloads and Subscription Aware access
• Microsoft-compliant mouse or pointing device
• DVD-ROM drive

For Inventor 2014 Mac users
On Boot Camp:
You can install Autodesk Inventor Professional software on a Mac computer on a Windows partition. The system must use Apple Boot Camp to manage a dual OS configuration and meet the minimum system requirements.

• Mac OS X 10.6 (10.8 or higher recommended)
• Boot Camp v2.0 or higher
• Windows 7 64-bit
• Intel Core 2 Duo or greater processor with SSE2 technology, 3.0 GHz or greater
• 8 GB RAM or greater
• 64 GB free disk space on Windows OS partition (250 GB recommended)

Mac Virtualization on Parallels Desktop:

• Mac OS X 10.6 (10.8 or higher recommended)
• Parallels Desktop 8.0 or higher
• 64-bit Windows 7 or Windows 8
• Core 2 Duo or greater with SSE2 technology, 3.0 GHz or greater
• 8 GB RAM (16 GB recommended)
• 500 GB free disk space or greater

Product Design Suite 2014

Here is what is included in Product Design Suite 2014. There are a couple of changes. It is still broke down into 3 levels.


Product Design Suite Standard

• Inventor
• AutoCAD
• AutoCAD Mechanical
• AutoCAD Raster Design
• AutoCAD ReCap
• Mudbox
• Showcase
• Sketchbook Designer
• Vault Basic

Product Design Suite Premium

• All of the above plus:
• Inventor Professional
• AutoCAD Electrical
• Navisworks Simulate
• 3ds Max Design

Product Design Suite Ultimate

• All of the above plus:
• Alias Design
• Navisworks Manage