Autodesk Inventor Basic Tools

Open a sketch, activate the line tool, and draw lines by clicking; apply perpendicular constraints and angle measurements, start from origin, and exit with a right click or S.A.G.

Learn to sketch an ellipse in Autodesk Inventor by selecting center and end points and applying a diameter dimension to fully define the ellipse.

Create an arc in Autodesk Inventor by selecting points on a sketch plane. Alternatively, set a center, diameter, and angle to define arc, ending with an arc or a line.

Explore spline creation in Autodesk Inventor using control vertex and interpolation methods, shaping curves by moving points or passing through specified points, with measurements and alignments available.

Select the spline's control vertex, insert additional control points, and use right-click to limit degrees of freedom in x and y; convert to interpolation to pass through points.

Create and refine splines in Autodesk Inventor by selecting a plane, choosing spline interpolation, adjusting control vertices, applying curvature and minimum energy options, and converting the curve to a spline.

Learn to apply fillets in Autodesk Inventor basic tools by selecting two edges and setting a radius, limited by the shortest edge, to add curved corners.

Open an empty file, select a plane, draw a line between two points, and apply associative dimensions that update related measurements; finish the sketch and define a profile.

Define and apply coincidence constraints to align two lines or a circle with other elements, enabling precise relations in drawings and assemblies.

Learn how to apply constraints in Autodesk Inventor by aligning two elements, such as lines or rectangles, to place them on the same line.

Demonstrate parallel and perpendicular constraints on a three-point rectangle in Autodesk Inventor Basic Tools, and show how these constraints enforce parallel and perpendicular alignments.

Master symmetric constraints in Autodesk Inventor to make lines symmetric, set 90-degree alignments, and use distance to control placement.

Explore the trim tool in Autodesk Inventor basic tools. Activate the trim command, select parts to trim, and enjoy its ease for sketches.

Practice using the split command to divide a circle with a three-point arc into two parts, preserving relationships between pieces, and finalize the operation with the space command.

Display and manage dimension display in Inventor by toggling tolerance, values, names, and expressions, and observe how automatic names appear for unnamed dimensions.

Import AutoCAD data into Autodesk Inventor using insert to bring selected layers into the sketch, applying units, constraints, and converting blocks to inventor symbols.

Master paste options to transfer data from legacy environments into the Inventor sketch, with unit conversion and automatic end points and geometric constraints creating Inventor blocks.

Learn how AutoCAD constraints transfer to Inventor constraints to produce a complete drawing. Save time by copy-paste transfer, automatic constraint and dimensioning, and ensuring geometry remains aligned across environments.

Transfer dimensions from AutoCAD into Inventor using parametric parameters, and enter them in the parametric format provided by the software. Load measurements by copy-paste, then changing size updates the object.

Create a new working plane between two existing planes in Autodesk Inventor, position it symmetrically, project geometry, and use it to sketch features and perform symmetric extrude cuts.

Create a model from a symmetrical profile and sketch a curved surface, then select an edge to apply tangent to the surface through the edge on a curvilinear surface.

use the revolve command to rotate a 2d sketch profile around a selected axis and create a 3d model by choosing the axis and setting the rotation angle.

Explore tangent to surface through point using Autodesk Inventor basic tools, projecting points onto curved and cylindrical surfaces, and creating planes and sketches for applications.

Select a prepared file, define work points on a curve over a surface, and use X and Z planes to create plates and enable rapid design with direct operations.

Create a tangent surface by drafting sketches, extruding profiles, and selecting a target surface to place a new plane parallel to a chosen plane, positioned by the cursor.

Define a closed profile and a path, then sweep the profile along the path to form a solid. Choose from sweep types and orientations using two sketches and project geometry.

Learn to create swept features in Autodesk Inventor by defining profiles along paths, adjusting scale and rotation, and using sketches, projections, planes, and 3d sketches to guide the sweep.

Create a plane normal to an axis through a point, using a rectangular reference and sketch on a surface to position the plane and points with dimensions.

Explore direct commands in Autodesk Inventor by opening compression files, editing dimensions such as length, diameter, and height, and applying uniform or non-uniform scaling that propagates to related parts.

Use the delete face command to remove surfaces from surface and solid models, selecting individual faces with lump or void options and multi-selecting via the control key.

Learn how to close open surfaces in Autodesk Inventor using the patch tool, adjust automatic closing options, and create surfaces from a 3D sketch to turn patches into solid models.

Use the loft command to join two sketches into surfaces and convert the result into a solid model, adjusting upper and lower sides and automatically patching surfaces.

Learn to use surface extend to modify edge curves on a pair of surface bodies, then apply extend, cut, and stretch operations to alter the top and other surfaces.

Use the stitch tool to unite multiple surface bodies into a single solid, apply it to all surfaces at once, and ensure no open surfaces remain.

Open the IAPT file to inspect surface issues on the body, identify faulty parts, and recreate or convert surfaces into a boundary to repair and finalize as a solid.

Learn to create a sheetmetal flange by selecting edges, setting height and radius, and using surface options to control direction and corner profiles in Autodesk Inventor.

Create and finish a sketch using Autodesk Inventor basic tools to apply fold angles and rotation along edges, then use pattern options to refine the construction.

Select an edge in Autodesk Inventor and apply a corner chamfer by entering distance and angle values or two distances to control the chamfer’s reach between surfaces.

Explore corner seam tools in Autodesk Inventor Basic Tools, defining how sides extend, set gaps and depth based on sheet thickness, and adjust corner cuts for precise joints.

Create a hem in Autodesk Inventor using basic sheet metal profiles, choose among four types, and adjust thickness, offsets, and edge relations, then apply distance operations and examine opening curves.

Create parts in Autodesk Inventor by selecting a template, sketching a rectangle, and extruding features, then organize parts in an assembly and save them as parts or assemblies.

Create and manage subassemblies under a main assembly, add parts directly inside the assembly, and ensure subassemblies move together while fixed objects remain stationary.

Create and manage a single-user project, organize components in a desktop folder, and define material and appearance libraries within the project section, ensuring data is accessible across computers.

Learn how to perform free move operations in Autodesk Inventor, inspect and edit assembly connections, delete constraints, and update the model to reflect changes in the environment.

Learn to manage visibility in Autodesk Inventor by isolating objects, hiding others, and using the show option to reveal links; compare suppress and hide to control object presence.

Learn to use the Autodesk Inventor joint command to connect parts by selecting points, choose joint types such as rotational and cylindrical, define names, and control motion with 360-degree turns.

Use the replace command to swap components in an assembly, including reused parts from content center or replace all. Changes propagate to all instances, enabling collaboration among multiple designers.

Learn to create a circular pattern in Autodesk Inventor by using the pattern option to select objects, choose an axis, and rotate components into a self-assembly while preserving file size.

Explore the mirror tool in Autodesk Inventor basic tools by mirroring parts on the X, Y, or Z plane, creating a new part in an assembly, and extruding a rectangle.

Open design assistant 2090 to view an assembly’s parts, locations, and standards used in the jet engine model. Use the viewer and properties to generate reports for project clusters and assemblies.

Explore the BOM structure in Autodesk Inventor: view parts inside the bill of materials, add columns, and export or import lists as XHTML data, with each frame as separate parts.

Create a helix curve in a 3D sketch by setting the origin and using the helical shape controls, then adjust pitch, revolutions, height, and taper.

Learn to draw a helical curve, set its beginning and end, adjust the angle, and verify orientation in Autodesk Inventor basic tools.

Use the silhouette curve command in a 3D sketch to create a surface silhouette by selecting the body and direction, and excluding internal faces to avoid inner surface silhouettes.

Learn to use the project to surface tool in Autodesk Inventor to project a sketch onto a chosen face, selecting a projection method and applying the result.

Draw a curve directly on a selected surface by creating a spline, finishing the sketch, and applying the curve to the surface for later operations.

Master constraining tools in Autodesk Inventor using the constraint panel to set parallel, perpendicular, tangent, and equal relationships among lines, planes, and axes.

Learn how to trim to frame by cropping geometry, selecting the first and second profiles, and adjusting horizontal and vertical distances while the preview updates to show the result.

Use the reuse command to reuse a profile from a sample file in the design menu. Place by edge or two points, match length, then apply to create profiles.

Learn to use the change command to edit and reposition profiles in Autodesk Inventor, using the frame panel and orientation options to set points and apply changes.

Learn to access frame member info using prime member input comments. Open sample files from the design menu, run the comment to choose a profile, and view its properties.

Explore the presentation environment in Autodesk Inventor, navigating the presentation section with the browser, storyboards, and snapshot view, while using comments and standard menus to manage assemblies.

Create new storyboards in Autodesk Inventor from the presentation menu, reuse or start from scratch with the assembly, and manage comments and deletions of inactive boards.

Explore creating and managing new snapshot views in Autodesk Inventor, using comments to generate, edit, rename, or delete snapshots and to produce technical drawings or prints.

Learn to create a drawing view in Autodesk Inventor by selecting a snapshot, applying style adjustments, naming and scaling the view, and applying appearance to the technical drawing.

Learn to publish video comments under the presentation, select storyboards, set resolution and location, and compress or extend the video to create and preview Autodesk Inventor Basic Tools videos.

Explore creating and configuring printouts and screenshots in Autodesk Inventor, including selecting images, setting resolution, choosing a final location and file format, and applying a transparent background.

Define border in Autodesk Inventor basic tools by inserting borders, adjusting horizontal and vertical settings from the menu, and defining distances to the edges in the shape margins.

Learn to create and customize sheet formats in Autodesk Inventor by renaming sheets, setting revision, choosing paper orientation, and using the right-click create sheet formats command.

Explain how to use section comments to cut a chosen view in Autodesk Inventor, define the section, adjust scale and style, and exclude parts from cutting.

Learn to place and edit measurements using annotation tools in Autodesk Inventor, setting horizontal or vertical alignment, defining an origin, and deleting or rearranging dimensions across two views.

Study annotation tools in Autodesk Inventor basic tools by examining comments, centerlines, lines, symbols, surfaces, and tolerance values, and placing text on surfaces with right-click workflow.

Explore how to create and edit dimensioned comments in Autodesk Inventor, including two-dimensional text, precision and tolerance, hiding dimension text, and creating linear, angular, and radius dimensions.