

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. Use the Inventor Sketch environment to sketch, constrain, and dimension 2D geometry. Most 3D models start from a sketch, and are then further defined through sketched and placed features. So it is important to have strong sketching skills.

Sketching is the foundation for most of the components modeled. 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. The sketch visibility of the child view is determined by the visibility in the parent view.Sketching is the basis of any model. To change the visibility of a sketch in a view, right-click the sketch icon in the browser and select or clear the check mark of the Include option.The browser icon changes color to indicate the sketch is visible. To add sketches to a view, right-click the sketch node in the browser and select Include.A mixture of sketches and solid bodies, sketches are not automatically included in the view.Only sketches, they are automatically included in the view.In the graphics window, click to place the view.And open a file that contains only sketches or a mixture of sketches and solid bodies.

