Learning Autodesk Inventor

Introduces the interface and key processes of Inventor, the parametric design system from Autodesk.

Introduction

• Welcome
• Using the exercise files

1. Basic Concepts

• Exploring major workflow steps
• Reviewing different file types
• Exploring essential settings

2. Navigating the Interface

• Navigating using the ViewCube
• Navigating using the navigation tools
• Using the browser
• Using the ribbon bar
• Using the Quick Access Toolbar
• Customizing the toolbars
• Using the Marking menu

3. Sketching

• Introducing sketching
• Working with origin geometry
• Understanding constraints
• Drawing with the Line tool
• Dimensioning a part
• Creating parameters
• Creating circles and rectangles

4. Part Modeling

• Introducing part modeling
• Creating a base extrusion
• Creating multiple extrusions
• Creating a cone by revolving
• Creating holes
• Creating a threaded hole
• Using placed features
• Editing part features

5. Assemblies

• Introducing assemblies
• Placing components
• Creating and managing constraints
• Assembling parts
• Understanding the Insert constraint

6. Drawings

• Exploring initial drawing creation
• Placing views
• Creating section and detail views
• Setting basic dimensions
• Changing dimension precision
• Creating baseline dimensions
• Creating center lines, center marks, and hole notes

Conclusion

• Next steps