Duration: 50 Hours total, 2hr sessions 25 sessions
Prerequisite: As an introductory course, Autodesk Inventor Introduction to Solid Modeling does not assume prior knowledge of any 3D modeling or CAD software. You need to be experienced with the Windows operating system, and having a background in drafting of 3D parts is recommended.

Materials Provided: Software (student version)

Methods of Instruction: Lecture, Reading, Hands-on Exercises, and Projects.

Key Features

• Autodesk Inventor Introduction
• Getting Started with Inventor
• Autodesk Inventor Interface
• Model Orientation
• Model Display
• Selection Techniques

Course Description: This Autodesk Inventor training course provides you with an understanding of the parametric design philosophy through a hands-on, practice-intensive curriculum. You will learn the key skills and knowledge required to design models using Autodesk Inventor, starting with conceptual sketching, through to solid modeling, assembly design, and drawing production. Student will have the skills to perform basic Revit skills in starting or working on existing Revit based projects from beginning modeling to creating sheet sets and documenting.

Course Outline for Autodesk Inventor Introduction to Solid Modeling

• 1. Understanding the Autodesk Inventor software interface
  2. Creating, constraining, and dimensioning 2D sketches
  3. Creating and editing the solid base 3D feature from a sketch
  4. Creating and editing secondary solid features that are sketched and placed
  5. Creating equations and working with parameters
  6. Manipulating the display of the model
  7. Resolving feature failures
  8. Duplicating geometry in the model
  9. Placing and constraining/connecting parts in assemblies
  10. Manipulating the display of components in an assembly
  11. Obtaining model measurements and property information
  12. Creating presentation files (exploded views)
  13. Modifying and analyzing the components in an assembly
  14. Simulating motion in an assembly
  15. Creating parts and features in assemblies
  16. Creating and editing an assembly bill of materials
  17. Working with projects
  18. Creating and annotating drawings and views
  19. Customizing the Autodesk Inventor environment

* Certificate of completion will be awarded