Part III: Formatting and Constraining Imported AutoCAD Geometry in Autodesk Inventor

Already imported your AutoCAD 2D geometry into Autodesk Inventor but not sure what to do next? Let Application Engineer Marco Trinidad guide you through the essential steps of formatting and constraining your newly brought-in sketches. In this session, you’ll learn how to clean up line properties, remove unnecessary segments, and apply constraints so your geometry behaves like native Inventor sketches. Marco also covers the Auto Dimension tool and shares time-saving tips to ensure your design is fully constrained—perfectly setting you up for successful 3D feature creation.

From anchoring key points to merging splits and adjusting color schemes, you’ll discover best practices to optimize your imported sketch. If you’re aiming to reduce design errors and streamline 2D-to-3D conversions, this is the tutorial for you. Grab our sample file below, follow along, and explore other advanced resources to master every aspect of Autodesk Inventor.

Key Takeaways:

Why imported AutoCAD sketches don’t behave like native Inventor sketches—and how to fix that
Steps to clean up lines, apply correct properties, and remove unwanted segments
Best practices for fully constraining your geometry before creating 3D features
How to leverage the Auto Dimension tool to find missing constraints
Additional help and training materials to sharpen your Inventor skills