From basic sketching and modeling through advanced modeling techniques, Autodesk Inventor= 6: Essentials is a (mustw for students, mechanical engineers, and others who want to learn how to take maximum advantage of this powerful design tool. Chock full of examples and exercises written to Release 6 of the software, each chapter reinforces skills gained in previous chapters while introducing new functionality. Ideal for self-paced learning or for use in group-based instruction, this comprehensive how-to and reference manual also contains time saving project files on the back-of-book CD-ROM for completing exercises plus chapter-end review questions to underscore key points.