Course detail

CAD - Advanced

FSI-3CC Acad. year: 2025/2026 Winter semester

The course is designed for advanced CAD users who already know how to work in Autodesk Inventor. The course introduces students to advanced design features and capabilities in CAD. The primary method of teaching in this course is blended learning, where students are provided with extensive self-study materials and primarily work independently on assigned projects during class time with assistance from the instructor. The projects are completed using Autodesk Vault professional project documentation management, thus the course also builds teamwork skills. The course provides both theoretical CAD knowledge and recommended workflows and advanced skills necessary to create and modify complex assembly designs using Autodesk Inventor. Graduates of the course will be able to use appropriate techniques and recommended workflows for advanced model parameterization, motion simulation, and be able to present CAD output at a professional level.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

2

Supervisor

Ing. David Košťál, Ph.D.

Department

Institute of Machine and Industrial Design

Entry knowledge

Intermediate knowledge of Autodesk Inventor CAD system. Knowledge of the appurtenances of component drawings and assembly units.

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

Course-unit credit requirements: seminar attendance and projects delivery.
Attendance at seminars is required and controlled. Maximum of two authorized absences without compensation of lesson are tolerated.

Aims

- Graduates will be able to process and present 2D and 3D design documentation in CAD (Autodesk Inventor) using advanced tools and techniques to support the design process.
- Be able to process 2D and 3D design documentation in CAD (Autodesk Inventor) using advanced tools and techniques to support the design process.
- Theoretical knowledge of CAD formats and advanced skills required to create and modify complex assembly designs using Autodesk Inventor.
- Ability to use appropriate techniques and recommended workflows for advanced model parameterization, strength analysis, motion simulation, and presentation of CAD output at a professional level.
- Ability to proceed with the creation of design documentation in an optimal manner.
- Ability to effectively design, process and modify various design options.
- Work as part of a design team using Autodesk Vault Professional

Study aids

FOŘT, Petr a KLETEČKA, Jaroslav. Autodesk Inventor: tvorba digitálních prototypů. 3., aktualiz. vyd. Učebnice (Computer Press). Brno: Computer Press, 2012. ISBN 978-80-251-3728-4.

HANSEN, Scott, L. Autodesk Inventor 2024. 1. SDC Publications, 2023. ISBN 9781630575823.

The study programmes with the given course

Programme B-KSI-P: Mechanical Engineering Design, Bachelor's, compulsory-optional

Programme B-ZSI-P: Fundamentals of Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor's
specialization STI: Fundamentals of Mechanical Engineering, compulsory-optional

Type of course unit

 

Computer-assisted exercise

26 hours, compulsory

Syllabus


  • 2D and 3D formats in the CAD environment.

  • Advanced part modelling.

  • Solid modelling and assembly decomposition.

  • Sheet metal parts – modelling, unfolding, drawings.

  • Steel structures.

  • Advanced work with drawings.

  • iLogic – advanced parameterization of models.

  • Dynamic simulations.

  • Strength analysis.

  • Installation diagrams.

  • Visualization and rendering of CAD outputs.

  • Animation of CAD outputs.

  • Welded assemblies