AutoCAD Training Overview

The Autodesk® Inventor® 2014 for Experienced 3D CAD Users training guide is intended to provide accelerated introductory training in the Autodesk® Inventor® software. This training guide can be used in a 3-day introductory training class and is designed for users that have 3D modeling design experience with other 3D CAD software packages (e.g., CATIA, Pro/ENGINEER, Creo Parametric, NX, SolidWorks).

By leveraging the experience users gain in working with other 3D modeling software packages, this hands-on, practice-intensive curriculum is developed so that new users in the Autodesk Inventor software can benefit from a shorter introductory level training guide. The new user is taught how to find and use the modeling tools associated with familiar modeling strategies that are used in other 3D CAD software. Users of this training guide acquire the knowledge needed to complete the process of creating models from conceptual sketching, through to solid modeling, assembly design, and drawing production.

AutoCAD Training Topics

• The Autodesk® Inventor® software interface
• Creating sketch and pick and place features
• Work Features
• Creating equations and working with parameters
• Model geometry and model display manipulation
• Feature duplication techniques
• 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