Component roads in InfraWorks® are assemblies, much like in Civil 3D®, that represent different parts such as lanes, gutters, etc. Using these assemblies, you are able to create and save custom roadway configurations to your library, allowing you to use them over again without re-creating.
Topics: Tips and Tricks, Infraworks
Autodesk® Inventor® has iPart & iAssembly configurations, which allow for design variations when sizes change. But there are hurdles when the design needs to change more than size increments. With Inventor 2022 Model States, not only can sizes be adjusted, but features can be included or suppressed to vary the design intent, which allows for 1 IPT to be used for both Left-Hand and Right Hand configurations.
Topics: Tips and Tricks, Inventor
Vanair developed a new separator tank design for their PTO-powered compressed air system. The CEO then requested a new pre-heating system for cold weather applications. Previous systems used heating blankets which took too much electricity and time. The new system directs the hot engine-cooling fluid through the separator tank and control manifold, enabling the system to warm up before reaching the job site. Vanair needed to show customers with cold-weather applications how the new system worked.
Topics: Case Studies
