by Paul Munford | Publisher: Infinite Skills | Release Date: July 2014 | ISBN: 9781771372602

In this Inventor – T-Splines training course, expert author Paul Munford teaches you how to create and work with T-Splines in Autodesk Inventor. This course is designed for users that already have a basic working knowledge of Inventor.You will start by learning about the subdivision modeling primer, including CVs, control polygons, and troubleshooting T-Splines. Paul will then teach you how to use the T-Spline tools, such as how to add and remove symmetry from T-Spline surfaces, insert, sharpen, and crease edges, and add bridges and tunnels. Finally, this video tutorial will then teach you how to apply your knowledge of T-Splines by working on three projects: a spoon, a mug, and a saw.Once you have completed this computer based training course, you will have an in-depth understanding of how to create and use T-Splines in Inventor, and be able to apply this knowledge to your own projects. Working files are included, allowing you to follow along with the author throughout the lessons.

1. Introduction
   • Introduction To Autodesk Inventor 2015 T-Splines 00:00:56
   • About The Author 00:01:05
   • What You Will Learn 00:00:43
2. Subdivision Modelling Primer
   • What Are T-Splines And Why We Use Them 00:02:50
   • CVs, Control Polygons, The Cage And Subdivision Explained 00:04:45
   • Surfaces Vs T-Splines 00:02:31
   • T-Splines Troubleshooting 00:07:59
3. T-Splines Tools
   • Creating T-Splines Primitives 00:06:51
   • The Marvellous Magical Manipulator 00:05:17
   • Adding And Removing Symmetry From T-Spline Surfaces 00:01:59
   • Inserting, Sharpening And Creasing Edges 00:04:56
   • Adding Faces By Extruding And Subdividing 00:02:19
   • Simplifying T-Spline Surfaces By Deleting Geometry 00:01:32
   • Adding Bridges And Tunnels 00:01:36
   • Converting Freeform T-Spline Surfaces Into Solids 00:02:00
   • Matching T-Spline Edges For Greater Accuracy 00:03:22
4. Project Spoon
   • Inserting A Reference Image 00:04:38
   • Creating The Bowl 00:06:03
   • Extruding The Handle 00:06:30
5. Project Mug
   • Forming The Body 00:06:38
   • Bridging The Handle 00:05:12
   • Hollowing Out The Centre 00:04:30
6. Project Saw
   • Roughing Out The Saw Handle 00:07:36
   • Adding Definition To The Shape 00:08:18
   • Bridging The Finger Hole 00:04:07
   • Converting To A Solid And Adding Features 00:01:42
7. Conclusion
   • Wrap Up 00:00:46