Autodesk Inventor Professional 2026 for Engineers and Designers

Autodesk Inventor Professional 2026 for Engineers and Designers introduces readers to Autodesk Inventor 2026, a leading parametric solid modeling software. The book focuses on solid modeling techniques that enhance productivity and efficiency. Its chapters are arranged in a clear pedagogical sequence, helping users effectively learn the software’s features and capabilities.

The textbook highlights updated commands such as Rectangular Pattern, Circular Pattern, and Sketch Driven Pattern with an improved property panel interface and streamlined workflows. It also covers enhancements like irregular distance and angle options, updated sheet metal tools including Contour Flange, Corner Round, and Punch Tool, and an improved Shell command featuring theme support, presets, and a Rounded Corners option for more intuitive design workflows.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
● Understand the fundamentals of parametric solid modeling using Autodesk Inventor Professional 2026.
● Create and modify 3D models efficiently using updated Pattern tools with the property panel interface.
● Apply irregular distance and irregular angle options to design complex and non-uniform feature patterns.
● Work with advanced Sheet Metal tools such as Contour Flange, Corner Round, and Punch Tool for improved design workflows.
● Utilize the enhanced Shell command with presets, theme support, and Rounded Corners option to simplify complex geometry creation.

WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR
This book is ideal for engineering students, mechanical engineers, design engineers, CAD drafters, product designers, and manufacturing professionals who want to build strong skills in Autodesk Inventor. It is also suitable for beginners entering the field of parametric 3D CAD modeling, as well as professionals transitioning to Autodesk Inventor 2026 from other CAD platforms such as SolidWorks, CATIA, or Solid Edge.

1. Introduction
2. Sketching, Dimensioning, and Creating Base Features and Drawings
3. Adding Constraints to Sketches
4. Editing, Extruding, and Revolving the Sketches
5. Other Sketching and Modeling Options
6. Advanced Modeling Tools-I
7. Editing Features and Adding Automatic Dimensions to Sketches
8. Advanced Modeling Tools-II
9. Assembly Modeling-I
10. Assembly Modeling-II
11. Working with Drawing Views-I
12. Working with Drawing Views-II
13. Presentation Module
14. Working with Sheet Metal Components
15. Introduction to Stress Analysis
16. Introduction to Weldments
17. Miscellaneous Tools
18. Working with Special Design Tools
19. Introduction to Plastic Mold Design

Prof. Sham Tickoo is currently working as a Professor at Purdue University, USA. He received MS in Industrial Technology from Northern Illinois University, Illinois, USA; MS in Industrial and Management Engineering from the University of Iowa, Iowa City, USA; and BS in Mechanical Engineering from NIT, Srinagar, India. Before joining Purdue University in 1987, Prof. Tickoo has worked as a Design Engineer, Quality Control Engineer, and Software Developer. Prof. Tickoo has authored/co-authored textbooks on several major CAD/CAE/Animation software packages like SolidWorks, CATIA, Pro/Engineer, NX, AutoCAD, Customizing AutoCAD, AutoCAD LT, Solid Edge, 3ds Max, 3ds Max Design, Autodesk Inventor, Mechanical Desktop, and VIZ. In addition to North America, his textbooks have been translated and published in Russia, Japan, India, South Korea, and Serbia. Prof. Tickoo has obtained over $24 Million software grant from ANSYS, IBM, and Siemens.