Inventor 101: Detail Part Drawings from 3D CAD

Tips & Tricks

Although 3D CAD designs continue to grow in popularity and use cases, the need for 2D drawings still exist. Even with the introduction of Model-Based Definition, drawings are heavily relied upon by many designers and manufactures alike. Fortunately, Autodesk Inventor makes it easy to take your 3D CAD and turn it into a 2D drawing. This includes different views of the part, adding annotations, section views and more.

In this Inventor 101 video, you’ll learn how to quickly make this happen with every kind of view you could ever imagine. With Inventor’s built-in features, you’ll find that generating these 2D documents is easier than ever. Learn more in the video below!

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Trevor

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.