Inventor 101: Sketch, Dimension, Trim and Extrude

Tips & Tricks

New to Inventor and curious where to get started? This quick video will walk you through all of the basics. Sketching, dimensioning, trimming, and extruding – all these commands are core facets to your future utilization of Inventor. Rather than fumbling around with your learning, take some time to lay a good foundation with the video below!

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Trevor English is a civil engineer (B.S.) by trade and an accomplished writer with a passion for inspiring everyone with new and exciting technologies. He’s been working with Autodesk’s manufacturing division since 2016 creating engaging content on the web and social media. You can find his work on ShortSleeveandTieClub.com, Curiosity.com, and InterestingEngineering.com.



Trevor English

Trevor is a civil engineer (B.S.) who has made a career out of engineering and technical communication. His work has appeared on Curiosity, BBC, Interesting Engineering and other sites across the web. Originally the Chief editor for Interesting Engineering back in 2016, he now works with software & tech companies, aiding them in content marketing and technical communication. Currently living in Texas, he’s also a published children’s book author and producer for the YouTube channel Concerning Reality.

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