- The Autodesk® Inventor® software interface
- Creating 2D sketches
- Constraining and dimensioning sketches
- Generating 3D parts from sketches
- Part modeling, adding, and editing 3D features
- Work Features
- Creating equations and working with parameters
- Model geometry and model display manipulation
- Resolving feature failures
- Feature duplication techniques
- Establishing and working with model relationships
- Placing and constraining parts in assemblies
- Assembly component display
- Model Information
- Presentation files (Exploded views)
- Assembly tools
- Creating parts and features in assemblies
- Assembly bill of materials
- Working with projects
- Creating and annotating drawings and views
- Customization
Prerequisites
As an introductory training guide, Inventor 2014 Introduction to Solid Modeling does not assume prior knowledge of any 3D modeling or CAD software. Students do need to be experienced with the Windows operating system and a background in drafting of 3D parts is recommended.
AutoCAD Training Course Duration
40 hours
AutoCAD Training Course outline
Part 1
Chapter 1 Introduction to Autodesk Inventor
Chapter 2 Creating the Base Feature
Chapter 3 Sketching Geometry
Chapter 4 Additional Sketching Tools
Chapter 5 Sketched Secondary Features
Chapter 6 Creating Pick and Place Features
Chapter 7 Work Features
Chapter 8 Equations
Chapter 9 Additional Features
Chapter 10 Model and Display Manipulation
Chapter 11 Fixing Problems
Chapter 12 Sweep Features
Chapter 13 Loft Features
Chapter 14 Duplication Tools
Chapter 15 Feature Relationships
Appendix A Sketching Options
Appendix B Additional Exercises
Part 2
Chapter 16 Assembly Environment
Chapter 17 Joint Connections
Chapter 18 Manipulating Assembly Display
Chapter 19 Model Information
Chapter 20 Design Presentation and Animation
Chapter 21 Assembly Tools
Chapter 22 Assembly Parts and Features
Chapter 23 Assembly Bill of Materials
Chapter 24 Working With Projects
Chapter 25 Drawing Basics
Chapter 26 Detailing Drawings
Chapter 27 Drawing Annotations
Chapter 28 Customizing Autodesk Inventor
Appendix C Effective Modeling
Appendix D DWG TrueConnect
Appendix E Additional Exercises
Appendix F Autodesk Inventor 2014 Certified Professional Exam Objectives