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Autodesk Inventor

Inventor Intermediate Parts (2022)

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:

Freeform Parts Course

Freeform Parts Course Outline
(Course Duration: 15 minutes)

Course Description
Use the Freeform commands to enhance a parametric model to create a more visually compelling design. You can start with one of five basic Freeform closed body shapes: Box, Quadball, Cylinder, Torus, and Sphere.

Comments
These are powerful modeling commands to help make complex parts.

Course outline
Exploring the Freeform Tool Video (1:09)
Creating a Freeform Shape Video (2:48)
Using Freeform Tools to Convert and Edit Video (1:42)
Using the Freeform Modeling Selection Methods Video (1:46)
Edit Form Video (2:19)
Using Freeform Tools to Bridge Faces Video (2:08)
Using Freeform Tools to Match Edges Video (0:51)
Freeform Parts course quiz
Plastic Part Design Course

Plastic Part Design Course Outline
(Course Duration: 25 minutes)

Course Description
In this course, you will learn how to create plastic part features. Plastic part design is a top-down workflow, which eliminates the need for complex file relationships and projecting edges between parts. You can control visibility, define a separate color, and calculate the mass for each body.

Comments
Advanced tools for working with Plastic Parts.

Course outline
Introduction to Plastic Part Design Video (0:54)
Grill Feature Video (2:27)
Snap Fit Video (4:05)
Boss Feature Video (4:24)
Rule Fillet Video (3:16)
Lip Feature Video (1:38)
Rest Feature (2:25)
Plastic Part Design course quiz