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Autodesk Inventor

Advanced Modeling Options (2025)

Its 3D modeling, simulation, and automation features not only accelerate the design process but also help reduce errors and costs associated with physical prototyping. For manufacturers, Inventor helps ensure that the final product is well-engineered, manufacturable, and meets the desired quality standards.

With Inventor online training through Pinnacle Series, users have the flexibility to learn the ins and outs of this powerful software from anywhere, on their schedule.

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Learning Path Courses:

Additive Manufacturing Course

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Course Description

In this course, you will learn how to use the Additive manufacturing commands in Autodesk Inventor. Also known as 3D printing, is a process used to create a physical (or 3D) object by layering materials one by one based on a digital model.

Course Objectives

The material presented in this course teach you how to:

· Explore the 3D Print Environment.

· Learn how to 3D Printing.

· Learn how to create an STL.

· Learn how to edit.

· Learn how to partition.

· Explain the process of printing an Inventor Assembly.

Course Prerequisites

To participate in this training course, you should have the following:

· None

(Course Duration: 10 minutes)
Importing and Exporting Files Course

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Course Description

In this course, you will learn how to use the import and export commands in Autodesk Inventor. Using the “AnyCAD” functionality built in Inventor you can seamlessly work with a verity of CAD files from other CAD software’s or share data with other Autodesk design software.

Course Objectives

The material presented in this course teach you how to:

· Learn how to import points from a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet into an Inventor sketch.

· Learn how to import AutoCAD Blocks into an Inventor drawing file.

· Explain how the IDF Translator enables the transfer of PCA data between PCB layout and mechanical design.

· Learn how you can import and export mesh geometry, add work features, constrain mesh geometry, measure and create surfaces.

· Understand how to Save or export Inventor models and drawings in several formats, PDF files can be created for 3D models and drawings.

· Understand the Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) file format provides an open standard means of exchanging model information between manufacturing, architecture, engineering, and construction industries.

· Understand "Construction Classification System (known as OmniClass™ or OCCS).

· Learn how Inventor Connected Design enables online 3D design reviews with others not on your network who need to participate in the design process.

· Learn how to Pack and Go packages of Autodesk Inventor file and all of its referenced files in a single location.

· Understand envelopes in simplified Assemblies.

· Learn how to Import a Revit Family.

· Learn how to export an Inventor assembly into a Revit Family.

Course Prerequisites

To participate in this training course, you should have the following:

· None

(Course Duration: 25 minutes)
3D Annotations and Model-Based Dimensions Course Introduction

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Course Description

In this course, you will learn how to use the Model Based Dimensions.

Course Objectives

The material presented in this course teach you how to:

· Understand MBD and 3D Annotations.

· Learn how to place MBD General dimensions.

· Learn how to place MBD hole and thread notes.

· Learn how to place MBD leader text callouts.

· Learn how to place MBD tolerance and GDT call outs.

· Learn how to use MBD tolerance advisor.

· Learn how to place MBD text notes.

· Learn how to use Design views and view representations.

· Learn how to place how to export to 3D PDF, DWF and other formats.

Course Prerequisites

To participate in this training course, you should have the following:

· None

(Course Duration: 34 minutes)
Selection Filters Course

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Course Description

In this course, you will learn how to use selection filters. When working with model data selection filters allow you to specify the data you want to work with, lines, faces, parts, components, and other options.

Course Objectives

The material presented in this course teach you how to:

· Learn how to use Assembly Selection Filters.

· Learn how to use Part Selection Filters.

· Learn how to use Drawing Selection Filters.

· Learn how to use Presentation Selection Filters.

Course Prerequisites

To participate in this training course, you should have the following:

· None

(Course Duration: 9 minutes)