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Inventor Sketching: Beyond the Basics

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Sketching is the basis of any model. In this article, we’ll explore sketching within Inventor software, including how to build a rock-solid foundation for your models and time-saving tips and tricks to make you more productive.

Sketching

Sketching is the foundation for most of the components modeled. So it is important to have strong sketching skills. Most 3D models start from a sketch, and are then further defined through sketched and placed features. Sketches contain 2D or 3D objects. Use the Inventor Sketch environment to sketch, constrain, and dimension 2D geometry.

I've learned many tips and tricks from my many years of using Inventor, both from using the software and from watching and learning from other users. “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know,” as the saying goes, but it’s really both. I am always on the lookout for any steps that reduce the time to get things done or that will build stronger, better models. So, here are some of my favorites.

From Inventor:

Part models created in Autodesk Inventor start with sketches, which you create by drawing geometric elements such as points, lines, shapes, and arcs. The sketch becomes the basis for sketched features, such as extrusions, revolutions, lofts, coils, or sweeps, which add volume to the sketched part.

When starting a sketch, you can specify a planar face, work plane, or sketch curve.

A sketch profile is a closed loop defined by sketched or reference geometry that represents a cross-section of a feature. An open profile defined by sketched segments, arcs, or splines can define a surface shape or extend to boundaries to close a region.

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Getting Your Sketch Started

Using Sketches to Define Work Features

Offset Workplanes while SketchingGenerate an offset workplane with a sketch in one step by dragging off the desired face with the Create Sketch command active.

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Figure 1. Work features from Sketch geometry.

Use Sketches to Define Work Features

Sketch geometry, especially lines, can provide an easier method for creating work features that are difficult to locate.

Slice Graphics

When the model is in the way, use Slice Graphics to remove everything between you and the sketch plane.

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Initiate Slice Graphics via:

  • the right-click menu

  • by pressing F7

  • the option in the Status bar

Tip: If sliced in the wrong direction, turn off the slice graphics, rotate the model, and try slice graphics again.

Copying and Pasting

Using the Windows Clipboard, create copies of sketch geometry pasted into the same sketch, into the same model, or even between parts. Use the standard Microsoft Windows functions (right click Copy or <Ctrl> + C and right click Paste or <Ctrl> + V).

Project Geometry

Use Project Cut Edges to associate project edges of the model that intersect with the sketching plane. Think of it as the edges of a section view and your sketch is the section line.

Project Flat Pattern unfolds a disjointed face or faces into the sketch plane.

Figure 2: Project Cut Edges
Figure 2. Project cut edges.
Figure 3: Project Flat Pattern
Figure 3. Project Flat Pattern.

Tip: Project Flat Pattern is great for the situations where you do not require the overhead and advanced options of the Sheet Metal Unfold / Refold features. It is for when you just want to reference existing geometry edges.

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AutoCAD Geometry

Importing AutoCAD GeometryWhy redo when you can reuse? AutoCAD geometry can be imported into your sketches. Once it is imported, add dimensions and constraints as if the geometry originated in Inventor.

Tip: You can copy and paste directly from AutoCAD into Inventor to bypass the wizard.

With the geometry imported, use Auto Dimensioning to apply the “easy” constraints like horizontal, vertical, perpendicular, and parallel.

Use AnyCAD to associatively import AutoCAD drawings into your Inventor model. Then, from within a sketch, use Project DWG Geometry to project in reference objects from the AutoCAD drawing. If the AutoCAD drawing changes, this projected geometry automatically updates.

Make Project Geometry Work for You

By default, projecting geometry from one part into another is made adaptive and remains linked to the original component. While it is adaptive (and associated) you cannot make changes to the project geometry as it is locked so that it updates as the other component changes.

Override this behavior by pressing CTRL while you are projecting geometry. The geometry projects fixed in place, but not adaptive. When geometry is projected from another component (not adaptively) Inventor applies fix constraints to ground the geometry in place.

Adaptivity has its pros and cons. It is a very powerful tool when you intend to use it. Unfortunately, the default behavior makes it too easy to accidentally or inadvertently invoke adaptive.

In the Application Options (Assembly Tab), disable the cross part geometry projection settings to reverse the default behavior. With these options disabled, you’ll have to hold CTRL when projecting geometry to make it adaptive.

Tip: Quickly remove Fix Constraints by selecting the geometry, right clicking, and selecting Remove Fix Constraints. This will remove all fix constraints on the selected geometry.

Creating Geometry

Utilizing Dynamic Input

Dynamic Input, originally introduced in AutoCAD, is a method of working with sketch geometry. It provides a Heads-Up Display (HUD) near the cursor, keeping your focus on the task at hand.

Input boxes will appear as you are creating 2D geometry showing transitional dimensional information about your geometry and it allows you to define the size of the object as you are creating it, even creating the dimension.

Tip: A key to working with Dynamic Input is the Tab key toggles between the various options, whereas Enter will accept the sizes.

Values entered become dimensions when accepted. Dimensions are only created on the inputs you entered a value for.

Configure Heads-Up Display (HUD) within the Application Options (Sketch tab).

Figure 4: Heads-Up Display Settings
Figure 4. Heads-Up Display settings.

Just Like AutoCAD

In many ways, Inventor mimics AutoCAD, providing little time savers (see a few below). Whether big or small, what saves time is a good thing.

  • The Spacebar repeats the last command

  • When drawing a line, right click and close the line

  • Switch between arcs and lines in the same command

Drawing Lines

When sketching lines use the press-and-hold options to generate constrained lines or switch into a tangent arc creation mode.

If you press-hold-and-drag off any point, Inventor generates a tangent arc from that point. If you press-hold-and-drag away from a line or arc, Inventor creates perpendicular lines.

If you press-hold-and-drag tangent-like from an arc or circle you create a tangent line. If you continue to press-and-hold as you create the line, you can snap tangent at the other end as well.

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Drawing Rectangles and Slots

Inventor provides multiple methods for creating rectangles and slots. Opposed to using lines and arcs, use the appropriate option. With both rectangles and slots, select the option that provides the easiest (and best) method for locating the shape and reduces the steps to create the shape.

Drawing Splines

Inventor provides multiple methods for generating Splines.

Use specific equations to define Equation Curves.

Interpolation splines pass through a series of points called fit points. You modify the curve using handles on the points. Each fit point when selected provides handles, used to modify the curvature of the spline.

The Control Frame defines Control Vertex splines. Control vertices on the frame influence the spline curves. The spline is tangent to the control frame at the start and end points. To constrain and modify the spline, work with the ends of the control frames.

Tip: The right-click menu provides options to insert additional vertices and to convert the spline to the interpolation type.

Offsetting

Offset creates geometry by offsetting existing feature edges. Just like AutoCAD, zero-length segments are automatically removed by the offset process.

Tip: You do not need to offset the entire loop; instead, disable Loop Select from the right-click menu.

Using Split

Use Split to divide entities into two or more objects. When geometry is broken apart using Split, the geometry remains constrained, meaning it is a great method to generate construction geometry or to create points to snap to.

Adding Text to Your Sketches

Add text to any sketch and then emboss or extrude the objects to add features to your model. Use this to generate features like part numbers, dates, place of manufacture, brand names, and logos stamped, engraved, or etched into the component.

Figure 5: Text Editor
Figure 5. Text editor.

Sketched text can include model parameters, meaning that as the parameters update so does the text. The location of the text can be parametrically positioned either by the insertion point or the text box can be enabled providing more fine-tuned positioning.

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Figure 6. Geometry text.

Geometry Text functions in a similar way but will conform the text to a selected objectfor example, wrapping the text to an arc.

Using Sketches and Sketch Points to Build Hole Patterns

Any point in the sketch can be used as a hole center (not just hole centers). Quickly change points to hole centers by selecting the points and adjusting their format. There are many opportunities to use rectangles, polygons, and / or offset to create the hole pattern base more easily and smarter compared to patterning.

Export Face and Export Flat Pattern

Any face or any flat pattern can be exported to DWG or DXF, avoiding the need for a drawing.

Explaining the Options with Move, Copy, Scale, Rotate, and Stretch

Move, Copy, Scale, Rotate, and Stretch all provide an expanded portion to the dialogs. Use these to define how to handle constrained geometry.

 

Take, for example, the following sketch. The circle is fully constrained from the 0.75 dimension and a vertical constrain between the center of the circle and the midpoint of the edge of the rectangle.

Figure 7: Example Sketch
Figure 7. Example sketch.

When attempting to move the circle, Inventor prompts regarding the applied dimensions. If the dimension is not relaxed, you will be unable to move the circle left or right within the sketch.

Next, Inventor prompts to delete the applied constraints. In this example, by not removing the vertical constraint you cannot move the circle up or down within the sketch.

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Use the expanded portion of each dialog to define the prompting. Select Prompt to be prompted each time using one of these commands. Select Never to not be prompted, and to never remove constraints nor relax dimensions. Select Always to not be prompted, but to always remove the constraints and always relax the dimensions.

Region Properties

Region Properties is a sketch-only tool. After selecting the desired areas to include, select Calculate. Inventor provides the Area, Perimeter, Centroid, and other mechanical properties.

Figure 8: Region Properties
Figure 8. Region properties.

Offsetting

Offset creates geometry by offsetting existing feature edges. As a bonus tip, you do not need to select the entire loop if you disable the Loop Select option on the right-click menu.

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Figure 9. Using offset.

Just like AutoCAD, zero-length segments are automatically removed by the offset process.

Sketch Options

The Application Options contain options specific for sketches.

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Figure 10. Sketch options.

Projecting Options

  • Autoproject edges during curve creationProject edges and other sketch geometry by hovering over and “rubbing” the object.

  • Autoproject edges for sketch creation and editAuto-project the edges of the selected face onto the sketch plane as reference geometry.

  • Autoproject part origin on sketch createAutomatically project the models origin point as reference geometry (this is a must!).

  • Project objects as construction geometryProject all geometry as construction geometry.

Look At

  • Look at sketch plane on sketch creation and editWhen enabled, entering sketch mode automatically reorients the graphics window so that the sketch plane is parallel to the view.

Point Alignment

  • Point alignmentEnable to infer alignment between endpoints of newly created geometry. If disabled, you must pass the cursor over the points in the sketch to invoke. (Note that this does not create constraints.) 

Sketch Opacity

  • Sketch Display OpacityManages the amount the sketch is visible through the shaded model. 0% = sketch is opaque – blocked by model.

Using Sketches and Sketch Points to Build Hole Patterns

Any point in the sketch can be used as a hole center (not just hole centers) and you can quickly change points to hole centers by selecting the points and adjusting their format. There are many opportunities where using rectangles, polygons, and / or offset can create the basis of hole patterns more easily, smarter, or in cases where the hole pattern is nonrectangular or noncircular.

Reusing Geometry

Importing AutoCAD GeometryAutoCAD geometry can be imported into your sketches. Once it is imported, add dimensions and constraints as if the geometry originated in Inventor.

After selecting the drawing, specify the layers for import. Optionally, select the objects for import. Finalize the import by specifying the import units, if you will apply constraints, and options about converting AutoCAD Blocks to Inventor Blocks.

Figure 11: Import Options
Figure 11. Import options.

Copy and PasteYou can copy and paste directly from AutoCAD into Inventor to bypass the wizard. Using the Windows Clipboard you can create copies of your sketch geometry into the same sketch, into the same model, or even between parts. Use the standard MS Windows functions right click Copy or <Ctrl> + C and right click Paste or <Ctrl> + V.

Tip: Use Auto Dimensioning to apply the “easy” constraints like horizontal, vertical, perpendicular, and parallel.

Utilizing AnyCADBy utilizing Inventor AnyCAD, associatively import an AutoCAD drawing into your Inventor model. After selecting the drawing, specify the plane for insertion and the insertion point for the drawing.

From any sketch use Project DWG Geometry to project in objects from the AutoCAD drawing as reference geometry within the sketch. If the AutoCAD drawing changes, this projected geometry automatically updates.

Figure 12: Project DWG Geometry
Figure 12. Project DWG geometry.

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Mike Thomas is the technical services manager at Prairie Machine, a mining equipment manufacturer. Reporting to the general manager, he is responsible for overseeing the company's technical operations and the strategic technical growth. He's been using AutoCAD since r13, cut his solid modeling teeth on Mechanical Desktop, and has been using Inventor since inception.

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We use ADC Media to deploy digital advertising on sites supported by ADC Media. Ads are based on both ADC Media data and behavioral data that we collect while you’re on our sites. The data we collect may include pages you’ve visited, trials you’ve initiated, videos you’ve played, purchases you’ve made, and your IP address or device ID. This information may be combined with data that ADC Media has collected from you. We use the data that we provide to ADC Media to better customize your digital advertising experience and present you with more relevant ads. ADC Media Privacy Policy
AgrantSEM
We use AgrantSEM to deploy digital advertising on sites supported by AgrantSEM. Ads are based on both AgrantSEM data and behavioral data that we collect while you’re on our sites. The data we collect may include pages you’ve visited, trials you’ve initiated, videos you’ve played, purchases you’ve made, and your IP address or device ID. This information may be combined with data that AgrantSEM has collected from you. We use the data that we provide to AgrantSEM to better customize your digital advertising experience and present you with more relevant ads. AgrantSEM Privacy Policy
Bidtellect
We use Bidtellect to deploy digital advertising on sites supported by Bidtellect. Ads are based on both Bidtellect data and behavioral data that we collect while you’re on our sites. The data we collect may include pages you’ve visited, trials you’ve initiated, videos you’ve played, purchases you’ve made, and your IP address or device ID. This information may be combined with data that Bidtellect has collected from you. We use the data that we provide to Bidtellect to better customize your digital advertising experience and present you with more relevant ads. Bidtellect Privacy Policy
Bing
We use Bing to deploy digital advertising on sites supported by Bing. Ads are based on both Bing data and behavioral data that we collect while you’re on our sites. The data we collect may include pages you’ve visited, trials you’ve initiated, videos you’ve played, purchases you’ve made, and your IP address or device ID. This information may be combined with data that Bing has collected from you. We use the data that we provide to Bing to better customize your digital advertising experience and present you with more relevant ads. Bing Privacy Policy
G2Crowd
We use G2Crowd to deploy digital advertising on sites supported by G2Crowd. Ads are based on both G2Crowd data and behavioral data that we collect while you’re on our sites. The data we collect may include pages you’ve visited, trials you’ve initiated, videos you’ve played, purchases you’ve made, and your IP address or device ID. This information may be combined with data that G2Crowd has collected from you. We use the data that we provide to G2Crowd to better customize your digital advertising experience and present you with more relevant ads. G2Crowd Privacy Policy
NMPI Display
We use NMPI Display to deploy digital advertising on sites supported by NMPI Display. Ads are based on both NMPI Display data and behavioral data that we collect while you’re on our sites. The data we collect may include pages you’ve visited, trials you’ve initiated, videos you’ve played, purchases you’ve made, and your IP address or device ID. This information may be combined with data that NMPI Display has collected from you. We use the data that we provide to NMPI Display to better customize your digital advertising experience and present you with more relevant ads. NMPI Display Privacy Policy
VK
We use VK to deploy digital advertising on sites supported by VK. Ads are based on both VK data and behavioral data that we collect while you’re on our sites. The data we collect may include pages you’ve visited, trials you’ve initiated, videos you’ve played, purchases you’ve made, and your IP address or device ID. This information may be combined with data that VK has collected from you. We use the data that we provide to VK to better customize your digital advertising experience and present you with more relevant ads. VK Privacy Policy
Adobe Target
We use Adobe Target to test new features on our sites and customize your experience of these features. To do this, we collect behavioral data while you’re on our sites. This data may include pages you’ve visited, trials you’ve initiated, videos you’ve played, purchases you’ve made, your IP address or device ID, your Autodesk ID, and others. You may experience a different version of our sites based on feature testing, or view personalized content based on your visitor attributes. Adobe Target Privacy Policy
Google Analytics (Advertising)
We use Google Analytics (Advertising) to deploy digital advertising on sites supported by Google Analytics (Advertising). Ads are based on both Google Analytics (Advertising) data and behavioral data that we collect while you’re on our sites. The data we collect may include pages you’ve visited, trials you’ve initiated, videos you’ve played, purchases you’ve made, and your IP address or device ID. This information may be combined with data that Google Analytics (Advertising) has collected from you. We use the data that we provide to Google Analytics (Advertising) to better customize your digital advertising experience and present you with more relevant ads. Google Analytics (Advertising) Privacy Policy
Trendkite
We use Trendkite to deploy digital advertising on sites supported by Trendkite. Ads are based on both Trendkite data and behavioral data that we collect while you’re on our sites. The data we collect may include pages you’ve visited, trials you’ve initiated, videos you’ve played, purchases you’ve made, and your IP address or device ID. This information may be combined with data that Trendkite has collected from you. We use the data that we provide to Trendkite to better customize your digital advertising experience and present you with more relevant ads. Trendkite Privacy Policy
Hotjar
We use Hotjar to deploy digital advertising on sites supported by Hotjar. Ads are based on both Hotjar data and behavioral data that we collect while you’re on our sites. The data we collect may include pages you’ve visited, trials you’ve initiated, videos you’ve played, purchases you’ve made, and your IP address or device ID. This information may be combined with data that Hotjar has collected from you. We use the data that we provide to Hotjar to better customize your digital advertising experience and present you with more relevant ads. Hotjar Privacy Policy
6 Sense
We use 6 Sense to deploy digital advertising on sites supported by 6 Sense. Ads are based on both 6 Sense data and behavioral data that we collect while you’re on our sites. The data we collect may include pages you’ve visited, trials you’ve initiated, videos you’ve played, purchases you’ve made, and your IP address or device ID. This information may be combined with data that 6 Sense has collected from you. We use the data that we provide to 6 Sense to better customize your digital advertising experience and present you with more relevant ads. 6 Sense Privacy Policy
Terminus
We use Terminus to deploy digital advertising on sites supported by Terminus. Ads are based on both Terminus data and behavioral data that we collect while you’re on our sites. The data we collect may include pages you’ve visited, trials you’ve initiated, videos you’ve played, purchases you’ve made, and your IP address or device ID. This information may be combined with data that Terminus has collected from you. We use the data that we provide to Terminus to better customize your digital advertising experience and present you with more relevant ads. Terminus Privacy Policy
StackAdapt
We use StackAdapt to deploy digital advertising on sites supported by StackAdapt. Ads are based on both StackAdapt data and behavioral data that we collect while you’re on our sites. The data we collect may include pages you’ve visited, trials you’ve initiated, videos you’ve played, purchases you’ve made, and your IP address or device ID. This information may be combined with data that StackAdapt has collected from you. We use the data that we provide to StackAdapt to better customize your digital advertising experience and present you with more relevant ads. StackAdapt Privacy Policy
The Trade Desk
We use The Trade Desk to deploy digital advertising on sites supported by The Trade Desk. Ads are based on both The Trade Desk data and behavioral data that we collect while you’re on our sites. The data we collect may include pages you’ve visited, trials you’ve initiated, videos you’ve played, purchases you’ve made, and your IP address or device ID. This information may be combined with data that The Trade Desk has collected from you. We use the data that we provide to The Trade Desk to better customize your digital advertising experience and present you with more relevant ads. The Trade Desk Privacy Policy
RollWorks
We use RollWorks to deploy digital advertising on sites supported by RollWorks. Ads are based on both RollWorks data and behavioral data that we collect while you’re on our sites. The data we collect may include pages you’ve visited, trials you’ve initiated, videos you’ve played, purchases you’ve made, and your IP address or device ID. This information may be combined with data that RollWorks has collected from you. We use the data that we provide to RollWorks to better customize your digital advertising experience and present you with more relevant ads. RollWorks Privacy Policy

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