Module

20 min.

Simplify command in Inventor

Module overview

This content series teaches you how you can access the Simplify command inside Inventor and begin to apply the basic and advanced features to control the complexity of an assembly model. You will learn how to launch the Simplify command, apply various parameters to simplify the assembly model, and select the best output format for your application.

This content series takes approximately 20 minutes to complete. By the end, you will have a strong understanding of:

  • An introduction to simplifying command in Inventor
  • A simplify command overview
  • Removing model detail and features
  • Reviewing output options and advanced properties

About the author

This content series was created by James Willoughby, Technical Account Specialist at Autodesk.

Before you start

  • Please make sure you have the Inventor software loaded.
  • If you have technical difficulties, please reach out to product support.

Module downloads

These downloadable resources will be used to complete units in this module:

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