Although this courseware is designed for instructor-led courses, you can also use it for self-paced learning. The courseware encourages self-learning through the use of the Autodesk® Inventor™ 2008 Help system. This courseware is complementary to the software documentation. For detailed explanations of features and functionality, refer to the Help in the software. 

Objectives 
This course describes the new and enhanced tools and workflow processes that streamline the creation of 3D sheet metal parts and development of flat patterns for the folded model. Using these sheet metal enhancements, you can create, edit, and document complex parts for fabrication. 

After completing this course, you will be able to:
• Work with the usability features in the sheet metal environment that streamline and simplify the process of setting your default options, creating sheet metal features, and creating partial thickness cut across bend features.
• Create corner features in sheet metal parts.
• Create sheet metal flange features.
• Create contour flange features in sheet metal parts.
• Create custom punch features to create table-driven punch iFeatures with alternate representations, manufacturing IDs, and punch depths.
• Work in the Flat Pattern environment.
• Export a sheet metal part using the DXF/DWG Export command and export a part face using the Export Face As command.
• Document bend and punch tables.
• Annotate sheet metal models and flat patterns. 

Prerequisites 
This course is designed for existing Autodesk Inventor users who want to learn about the new and enhanced sheet metal tools and workflows offered in Autodesk Inventor 11.
It is recommended that you have a working knowledge of:
• Autodesk Inventor 11.
• The sheet metal environment from a previous release of Autodesk Inventor.
• Microsoft® Windows® 2000 or Microsoft® Windows® XP.  ISD