Inventor 101: Cut Extrude, Fillet and Hole Commands

Tips & Tricks

In this Inventor 101 video, you’ll learn how to transform a 2D sketch into a 3D part. Learning these skills is essential to laying a proper foundation as you build on your Inventor knowledge.

Utilizing the extruding tool to pull or push out a 2D sketch is a crucial step toward becoming an Inventor pro. Extrude can’t do it all though, so you can transform this simple extrusion with fillet and hole commands. Check out how to do all of this in 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.