Inventor 101: Simplify and Share with Shrinkwrap

Tips & Tricks

When it comes to sharing a part or assembly with a vendor or partner, it’s often the case that you might not want them to see all of the design data in the file. In these cases, you’ll need to simplify the model down to keep the same geometry but only reveal the aspects of the design that the specific client or partner needs.

Utilizing the shrinkwrap tool you can eliminate extraneous design data with a few clicks of some options on the menu. The tool also creates a singular part file from an assembly or subassembly, which is incredibly useful for sharing due to file size and simplicity. Check out how to utilize this feature and all options therein in the short video below!



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.