Autodesk Inventor 2026: Advanced Part Modeling (Mixed Units)

Please note: The print version of this guide is printed in black and white with images in grayscale.The Autodesk® Inventor® 2026: Advanced Part Modeling guide has been designed to build on the basic skills acquired from the Autodesk Inventor: Introduction to Solid Modeling guide. The goal of this guide is to help users achieve a higher level of productivity when designing part models using Inventor.In this guide, various approaches to part design are covered to expand your basic skills. Specific advanced part modeling techniques covered include bending and unwrapping model geometry, multi-body design, advanced lofts, advanced sweeps, coils, shape generator, surface modeling, and freeform modeling. The guide explains how to work efficiently with imported data as well as contains other material aimed at increasing efficiency such as iFeatures for frequently used design elements, and model states and iParts for similar designs. Additionally, the guide covers some miscellaneous drawing tools–custom sketched symbols, working with title blocks and borders, and documenting iParts.Topics CoveredAdvanced model appearance options2D and 3D sketching techniquesMulti-body part modelingAdvanced geometry creation tools (bend part, unwrap, work features, area lofts, sweeps, and coils)Shape generatorCreating and editing basic surfacesModel statesiFeatures and iPartsFreeform modelingImporting data from other CAD systems and making editsWorking with AutoCAD DWG filesAnalysis toolsEmboss and decal featuresAdvanced drawing tools (iPart tables, surfaces in views, and custom sketched symbols)Surface Repair environmentPrerequisitesAccess to the 2026.1 version of the software, to ensure compatibility with this guide. Future software updates that are released by Autodesk may include changes that are not reflected in this guide. The practices and files included with this guide are not compatible with prior versions (e.g., 2025).The material assumes a mastery of Autodesk Inventor basics, as taught in Autodesk Inventor: Introduction to Solid Modeling. Users should know how to create and edit parts, use work features, create and annotate drawing views, etc. The use of Microsoft Excel is required for this guide. Read more