Autodesk Inventor Course

Lesson 1 • Navigation and View Controls

Teaches orbit, pan, zoom, and ViewCube usage for efficient model inspection. Smooth navigation is prerequisite to accurate geometry creation.

Lesson 2 • File Types and Project Setup

Covers IPT, IAM, IDW, and IPN file formats and their roles. Proper project configuration prevents broken file links throughout the course.

Lesson 3 • Application Options and Preferences

Configures units, display, and sketch settings to match professional workflows. Correct defaults reduce rework in every subsequent exercise.

Lesson 1 • Sketch Environment and Planes

Explains origin planes, sketch activation, and coordinate systems. Choosing the correct sketch plane determines part orientation and downstream assembly behaviour.

Lesson 2 • Applying Geometric Constraints

Applies coincident, tangent, parallel, perpendicular, and symmetric constraints. Geometric constraints define design intent independent of dimension values.

Lesson 3 • Dimensional Constraints and Parameters

Drives sketch size with linear, angular, and radial dimensions linked to parameters. Parametric dimensions enable rapid design iteration without redrawing geometry.

Lesson 4 • Drawing Basic Sketch Geometry

Covers lines, arcs, circles, rectangles, and splines using sketch tools. Accurate geometry input reduces constraint effort and modelling errors.

Lesson 1 • Shell, Rib, and Draft Features

Hollows parts with shell, adds structural ribs, and applies draft angles for mouldability. These features are essential for plastic and cast-part design.

Lesson 2 • Hole, Fillet, and Chamfer Features

Adds precision holes, smooth fillets, and angled chamfers to solid bodies. These features reflect real manufacturing processes and improve part functionality.

Lesson 3 • Pattern and Mirror Features

Replicates features using rectangular, circular, and mirror operations. Patterns enforce design symmetry and reduce redundant feature creation.

Lesson 4 • Work Features and Reference Geometry

Creates work planes, axes, and points to support complex feature placement. Reference geometry unlocks off-axis and angled feature construction.

Lesson 1 • Coil and Emboss Features

Generates helical coils for springs and threads, and embosses or engraves text and logos. These features address specialised manufacturing and branding requirements.

Lesson 2 • Parameters and iProperties

Links model dimensions to named parameters and populates iProperties for data management. Parametric control enables design tables and automated drawing updates.

Lesson 3 • Multi-Body Part Modelling

Manages multiple solid bodies within a single part file for complex designs. Multi-body techniques support mould design and weldment modelling workflows.

Lesson 4 • Part Modelling Best Practices

Applies feature order, naming, and suppression strategies for robust, maintainable models. Good modelling habits prevent failures when dimensions or topology change.

Lesson 1 • Assembly Environment Fundamentals

Introduces the IAM environment, browser structure, and component placement workflow. Understanding the assembly environment is prerequisite to applying constraints correctly.

Lesson 2 • Adaptive and Flexible Components

Enables adaptive parts to resize based on assembly context and flexible subassemblies to move. These techniques support top-down design and mechanism simulation.

Lesson 3 • Joint Connections in Assemblies

Applies rigid, rotational, slider, and cylindrical joints as an alternative to constraints. Joints simplify motion definition and improve simulation compatibility.

Lesson 4 • Applying Assembly Constraints

Uses mate, flush, angle, and tangent constraints to position components precisely. Correct constraint types define both position and allowable motion.

Lesson 1 • Parts Lists and Balloons

Generates automated parts lists and balloon callouts linked to assembly models. BOM-linked balloons update automatically when assembly components change.

Lesson 2 • Annotations and Symbols

Adds surface finish, weld, datum, and GD&T symbols to complete drawing communication. Standardised symbols replace lengthy text notes and reduce interpretation errors.

Lesson 3 • Dimensions and Tolerances

Applies retrieved and manual dimensions with tolerance formats to drawing views. Accurate tolerancing communicates acceptable variation to manufacturing and inspection.

Lesson 4 • Creating and Editing Drawing Views

Places base, projected, section, detail, and auxiliary views from 3D models. Each view type communicates specific geometric information required for manufacturing.

Lesson 1 • Flat Pattern and Bend Tables

Unfolds the 3D part into a flat pattern and generates bend tables for fabrication. Flat patterns drive laser cutting and punching programmes directly.

Lesson 2 • Cuts, Punches, and Hems

Adds cutouts, punch tool features, and hem edges to sheet metal geometry. These features represent common fabrication operations performed on press brakes and punch presses.

Lesson 3 • Faces, Flanges, and Contour Rolls

Creates base faces, edge flanges, contour flanges, and rolled shapes as primary sheet metal forms. These features define the overall envelope of the sheet metal part.

Lesson 1 • Dynamic Simulation

Converts assembly joints to simulation joints and applies forces to animate mechanisms. Dynamic simulation predicts motion, forces, and reaction loads over time.

Lesson 2 • Model Export and Interoperability

Exports models to STEP, IGES, STL, and DWG formats for downstream use. Proper export settings preserve geometry fidelity for CAM, FEA, and 3D printing.

Lesson 3 • Design Accelerator Tools

Uses built-in calculators for shafts, gears, bearings, and bolted connections. Accelerator tools generate geometry and verify component strength simultaneously.

Lesson 4 • Stress Analysis with FEA

Applies loads, constraints, and mesh settings to run finite element stress analysis on parts. Results identify high-stress regions before physical prototyping.