Course detail

CAD - Advanced

FSI-3CCAcad. year: 2026/2027

  • Graduates will be able to process and present 2D and 3D design documentation in the CAD system (Autodesk Inventor) using advanced tools and techniques to support the design process.
  • Theoretical knowledge of CAD formats and advanced skills necessary to create and modify complex assembly designs using Autodesk Inventor.
  • Ability to use appropriate techniques and recommended workflows for advanced model parameterization, motion simulation, output presentation, and professional-level 3D printing from CAD data.
  • Ability to proceed in an optimal manner when creating design documentation.
  • Ability to effectively design, process, and modify various design solutions.
  • Working in a design team using Autodesk Vault Professional.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

2

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

Ing. David Košťál, Ph.D.

Department

Institute of Machine and Industrial Design (ÚK)

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.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Not applicable.

Recommended reading

FOŘT, Petr a Jaroslav KLETEČKA. Autodesk Inventor: tvorba digitálních prototypů. 3., aktualiz. vyd. Brno: Computer Press, 2012. Učebnice (Computer Press). ISBN 978-80-251-3728-4. (CS)
MUNFORD, Paul. Mastering autodesk inventor 2016 and autodesk inventor lt 2016. 1. Indianapolis, IN: John Wiley, 2015. ISBN 978-111-9059-806. (EN)

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme B-KSI-P Bachelor's 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional

  • Programme B-ZSI-P Bachelor's

    specialization STI , 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional

Type of course unit

 

Computer-assisted exercise

26 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. David Košťál, Ph.D.

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