AutoDesk Inventor Vocabulary

Definition: a three-dimensional meant to represent a structure, usually in a different scale than the product

• Theory

• Prototype

• Model

• Hypothesis

Definition: Going straight across from side to side, parallel to the x-axis

• Horizontal

• Perpendicular

• Vertical

• Parallel

First solid feature built for a model. It is usually the primary shape of the model from which additional features are added. Also called a primitive solid.

• Extrusion

• Form Feature

• Base Feature

• Pattern

Restrictions applied to geometric entities; for example, horizontal, parallel, perpendicular, and tangent.

• Isometric Projection

• Geometric Constraint

• Mathematical Modeling

• Base Feature

A method for visually representing three-dimensional objects in two dimensions in technical and engineering drawings.

• Extrusion

• Isometric Projection

• Orthographic Projection

• Oblique Projection

Definition: to make changes by adding, deleting, or modifying features within a project

• Delete

• Edit

• View

• Draft

Definition: A form of pictorial drawing in which all three drawing axes form equal angles of 120 degrees with the plane of projection.

• Concentric

• Polygon

• Isometric

• Isotonic

A curve formed at the interior intersection between two or more surfaces.

• Chamfer

• Fillet

• Offset

• Trim

Function used to "cut" a model and view the inside of a hollow object.

• Slice Graphics function key

• Model

• Vertical

• Isometric

Definition: Cut off irregular or unwanted parts.

• Mirror

• Slim

• Fillet

• Trim