How to Make Exploded View Inventor?

Understanding Exploded Views in Inventor

An exploded view is an essential visual representation in technical drawings, particularly in assembly design. This type of view helps to illustrate the relationship and order of assembly for various components in a model. By separating the parts slightly, it becomes easier to understand how they fit together.

Preparing the Assembly File

Start by ensuring you have an assembly file (.iam) ready in Autodesk Inventor. The assembly should include all the components you wish to present in an exploded view. If attributes or configurations are needed, verify they are correctly set before moving forward.

Creating the Presentation

1. Launch the Application: Open Autodesk Inventor and load your assembly file.

2. Create a New Presentation File:
   • Navigate to the application menu and select File.
   • Choose New.
   • From the template options, select the default IPN template, or locate an alternative template if preferred, then click Create.

Executing the Exploded View

1. Access the Presentation:

   • In the browser pane, find the name of your assembly.
   • Right-click on the assembly’s name and select Create Presentation. This action opens a new window dedicated to presentations.

2. Initiate an Exploded View:

   • From the Presentation tab, look for the Exploded View tool.
   • Click on this tool to begin the process.

3. Select Components for the First Step:

   • Click on the components you want to move in the first exploding step.
   • You may choose multiple components by holding down the Ctrl key while selecting.

4. Manipulate the Components:

   • Use the translation or rotation handles to adjust the selected components’ position. Drag these handles gently to separate the parts, ensuring clarity in the assembly layout.

5. Adjust Explode Options:

   • After moving the components, you can adjust the options for the explode view. This may involve selecting distance parameters or tweaking the movement of parts for visual clarity.

6. Finalize the Step:

   • When satisfied with the first explosion step, click the Done button. This concludes your first explode step.
7. Add Additional Steps:
   • Repeat the selection and movement process for additional explode steps if necessary, creating a comprehensive view of the assembly. Use the Exploded View tool again for each step and finalize them as you go along.

Generating Drawing Views from Presentation

Once the exploded view presentation is complete, it can be utilized to generate 2D drawing views.

1. Create Drawing Views:

   • From the presentation environment, go to the Drawing tab to generate 2D views.
   • Select Base View and place your exploded view onto the drawing.
2. Manual Updates:
   • Keep in mind that if any dimension on a projected view is changed manually, other views will update automatically to maintain consistency.

FAQ

1. What files are required to create an exploded view in Inventor?
An exploded view must be created within a presentation file (.ipn) that is associated with an assembly file (.iam) already configured for the exploded view.

2. Can exploded views be further modified after creation?
Yes, exploded views can be edited at any time. You can adjust the position of individual components, add or remove exploded steps, and modify the visual options to enhance clarity.

3. What is the purpose of ballooning an assembly?
Ballooning an assembly is a method used in exploded views to indicate item numbers associated with components, which can be referenced in the parts list or bill of materials to provide clearer assembly instructions.