Autodesk Inventor Essentials Course

Autodesk is a design program for graphic designers and anyone who needs to create 3-D models, graphic design and technical drawing knowledge is essential.

Course Outline

Introduction To AutoDesk Inventor

• 3D Foundations
• The 3D Modelling Workspace
• Basic Tools
• 3D Navigation Tools
• Introduction to the User Coordinate System

Simple Solids

• Working with Solid Primitives
• Solid Primitives Types
• Working with Composite Solids
• Working with Mesh Models

Working with the User Coordinate System

• UCS Basics
• UCS X, Y and Z Commands
• UCS Multifunctional Grips
• Saving a UCS by Name

Creating Solids and Surfaces from 2D Objects

• Complex 3D Geometry
• Extruded Solids and Surfaces
• Swept Solids and Surfaces
• Revolved Solids and Surfaces
• Lofted Solids and Surfaces
• NURBS Surfaces

Modifying in 3D Space

• 3D Gizmo Tools
• Aligning Objects in 3D Space
• 3D Modify Commands

 Advanced Solid Editing

• Editing Components of Solids
• Editing Faces of Solids
• Fillets and Chamfers of Solids

Additional Editing Tools

• Creating a Shell
• Imprinting Edges of Solids
• Slicing a Soling along a Plane
• Interference Checking
• Converting Objects to Surfaces
• Converting Objects to Solids

Refining the View

• Working with Sections
• Working with Cameras
• Managing Views in 3D
• Animating with Show Motion
• Creating Show Motion Shots
• Creating Animations

Visualisation

• Creating Visual Styles
• Working with Materials
• Specifying Light Sources

Working Drawings from 3D Models

• Creating Multiple Viewports
• 2D Views from 3D Solids
• Creating Technical Drawings with Flatshot
• 3D Model Import
• Automatic Model Documentation
• Rendering Concepts

Course Duration

3 day/s

Who should Attend

This course is intended for users working with Autodesk Inventor.