define problem
generate Concepts
develop solution
Construct and test prototype
I used insert to make the legs go into the body since they are both cylinders. The insert constraint mates a face to another face that is cut into a shape. I used flush to make the antlers fit with the head. Flush makes a face aligned with another face while still moving in some directions. I used mate for the antlers as well. Mate means to put a face ont to another like insert. When something is inserted it cant move up and down but it can move in all directions on the x axis. When something is mated its the same thing. When its flushed then it can move up and down but not on the x axis
the head can rotate and the legs can too.
Evaluate the solution
I had to cut all of my dimensions in half to make it under 125 lb. When everything is assembled together it needs to be less then 125 lb. If it isn't then you need to fix it. Its easy to calculate just divide dimensions in half or by a fourth. . This part is part of generate concepts and construct prototype and test because the drawings are generate concepts and when you build the prototype you need to test it to see if it is the right weight and such.
present solution/ reflection/ conclusion
Its better to add things then to subtract things because I was using mostly cylinders so it is easier to add to it then to subtract. You need to make a work plane and do all the extra stuff. The deer needed to be made out of wood so it isn't very practical. trees need to cut down. Also, its not very heavy so it will blow away easier or dense I should say. I had lots of trouble with this project because files woudnt work and constraints would nt work. I did learn how to use the insert constraint and using the idw files differently.