Autodesk Inventor Keyboard Shortcuts & Commands (19)
Complete collection of 19 Autodesk Inventor keyboard shortcuts and commands. Browse all shortcuts organized by category with our interactive search tool.
About Autodesk Inventor
Autodesk Inventor is a popular CAD/engineering software used by professionals worldwide. Learning keyboard shortcuts can dramatically speed up your workflow — studies show shortcut users save an average of 8 days per year compared to mouse-only users.
This page covers all 19 Autodesk Inventor shortcuts across 3 categories: Sketch, Modeling, Assembly. Each shortcut includes a description to help you understand when and how to use it effectively.
💡 Pro Tips for Autodesk Inventor Users
Start with the essentials: Learn L (Line) and C (Circle) first — these are the most commonly used.
Practice daily: Pick 2–3 new shortcuts each day and consciously use them instead of the mouse. Within a week, they become muscle memory.
Print this cheat sheet: Keep a reference nearby until shortcuts become automatic. Focus on the Sketch category first.
Productivity tip: Navigation and formatting shortcuts give the biggest time savings. Start with the shortcuts you'd use in every session.
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Sketch
| Shortcut | Action | Description |
|---|---|---|
| L | Line | Draw a line in sketch. |
| C | Circle | Draw a circle with center and radius. |
| R | Rectangle | Draw a rectangle. |
| X | Trim | Trim at intersection points. |
| D | Dimension | Add dimensions to sketch. |
| F | Fillet | Apply fillet to edges. |
| O | Offset | Offset copy of selected elements. |
| S | Start Sketch | Start a 2D sketch. |
Modeling
| Shortcut | Action | Description |
|---|---|---|
| E | Extrude | Extrude sketch to create 3D shape. |
| H | Hole | Create a hole feature. |
| Ctrl + Shift + N | New part | Create a new part file. |
| F5 | iProperties | Open and edit file properties. |
| F6 | Isometric view | Switch to isometric view. |
| Shift + MMB | Pan | Pan the view. |
| F4 | Rotate | Rotate the 3D view. |
Assembly
| Shortcut | Action | Description |
|---|---|---|
| P | Place | Place a component in assembly. |
| C | Constrain | Add assembly constraints. |
| Alt + Drag | Move component | Move component in assembly. |
| G | Ground/Unground | Ground or unground a component. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most useful Autodesk Inventor shortcuts?
Autodesk Inventor has 19 essential shortcuts and commands. Visit the interactive shortcut finder at shortcut-tools.com to search and filter all Autodesk Inventor shortcuts by category.
How many Autodesk Inventor shortcuts are there?
Our collection includes 19 Autodesk Inventor keyboard shortcuts and commands organized by category. New shortcuts are added regularly.