Autodesk Inventor Terms
Inventor Professional 2017
3D mechanical CAD, visualization and documentation software.
Edit
A change/correction made to an object.
Polygon
A closed geometric figure in a plane formed by connecting line segments endpoint to endpoint with each segment intersection exactly two others.
Symmetry
A constraint that causes selected geometric entities to become mirror images constrained about a selected line or axis.
Perpendicular
A constraint that causes two selected lines to meet at right angles. This constraint is often inferred while sketching. (At an angle of 90 degrees to a given line, plane or surface)
Multiview Drawing
A graphical representation of a 3D object on one plane using two or more views.
standard (mm).ipt
A metric part drawing in Inventor
Fillet
A round interior blend between two surfaces. Some uses are to strengthen joining surfaces of to allow a part to be removed from a mold. (A rounded edge)
Chamfer
A small angled surface formed between two surfaces. (A beveled edge.)
AutoDesk
A software company that acquires and distributes CAD software.
standard (in).ipt
A standard (non-metric) part drawing in Inventor
Model
A visual, mathematical, or 3D representation in detail of an object or design, often smaller than the original. A model is often used to test ideas, make changes to a design and to learn more about what would happen to a similar, real object.
Revolve
Command used to create cylindrical shapes by revolving them around an axis or edge through any number of degrees.
Shell command
Command used to create thin walled objects.
CAD
Computer Aided Design
Coincident
Constrains two points together, or fixes a point to a curve.
Dimensions
Control sketch size
Offset
Creates an object at a specified distance from an existing object
Trim
Cut off or get rid of unwanted or extended lines,edges,etc.
Browser
Displays the history of the drawing and allows editing of the drawing.
Tab
Divides the ribbon into categories of commands.
Parametric Modeling
Feature based modeling based on geometric definitions that can be changed at any time in the design process.
Extrude
Feature used to convert 2D sketches into 3D models by defining a dimension along the 3rd axis. (Used to give depth to a 2D profile)
Circular Pattern
Feature used to create a polar array of an existing model feature.
Rectangular Pattern
Feature used to create an array of an existing model feature in rows and/or columns.
F4
Free Orbit
F6
Home View
Quick Access Toolbar
Located at the top of the UI and allows for quick access to file commands.
Extend
Make larger in size.
Geometric Constraint
Restrictions applied to geometric entities; for example: horizontal, parallel, perpendicular and tangent.
Extended Panel
Section within the panel that contain additional commands.
Panel
Section within the tab that contain related commands.
Selection Window
Selection method that selects all geometric entities that are completely enclosed within the selection window. Performed by clicking and dragging the mouse from left to right.
Zooming
Term used to describe increasing or decreasing magnification by rolling the mouse wheel.
Graphics Display Window
The active modeling area in which sketches, constraints, features, or parts, and assemblies are created and edited
Ribbon
The area at the top of the UI that activates common commands.
.idw
The file extension commonly associated with a drawing file in Inventor
.ipt
The file extension commonly associated with a part in Inventor
.ipn
The file extension commonly associated with a presentation drawing in Inventor
.iam
The file extension commonly associated with an assembly drawing in Inventor
User Interface (UI)
The main area in which the software is controlled.
Sketch Plane
The surface that 2D profiles can be sketched on.
Mirror
To flip a shape over a line of symmetry and double the image.
Application Menu
Toolbar located at the top left that contains commands that are relevant to the application as as whole.
Rotation
Turning around an axis or center point.