Jennifer MacMillan

Manager – Learning Content Development<br><br>Trained in Instructional Design, Jennifer uses her skills to develop instructor-led and web-based training products as well as knowledge profiling tools. Jennifer has achieved the Autodesk Certified Professional certification for Inventor and is also recognized as an Autodesk Certified Instructor (ACI). She enjoys teaching the training courses that she authors and is also very skilled in providing technical support to end-users. Jennifer holds a Bachelor of Engineering Degree as well as a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Dalhousie University.

What’s my best learning path to get started with Inventor CAM?

Find out the best way to get started with Inventor CAM from the author of ASCENT's Inventor learning guides.
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Getting the Most Out of Your Inventor Part’s Model Browser

Learn about enhancements that have been made to the Model Browser, and find out which ones our Inventor author likes best.
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Unwrapping a Part in Inventor

Autodesk has included functionality that enables you to generate a flat surface from a selected face or faces on your part models. This can be done using the Unwrap command which I will explain here.
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Getting Started with Model States - Inventor 2023 Updates

Model States functionality was introduced in Inventor 2022 and has many uses within your Inventor design files. Learn about these uses in our webcast and this corresponding article.
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Autodesk 2023 Courseware Roadmap- Webcast Summary

Our Courseware Roadmap webcast was a great opportunity to highlight our newly released Autodesk 2023 guides as well as explain our plans for the coming months.
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Inventor Tip: Assembling Components Using the Mini-Toolbar

Learn how to assign assembly constraints between components in Inventor without using the Place Constraint dialog box.
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Autodesk Inventor 2023 Model States – Zero Quantity Solution

See what's new for Autodesk Inventor version 2023: How to remove the zero quantity (suppressed) component from the BOM/Parts List tables.
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A Closer Look at Autodesk Inventor Instance Properties

If you haven't discovered Instance Properties in the Autodesk Inventor software, read on to learn more about this useful enhancement.
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'Getting Started with Model States' AU2021 class: Your Questions Answered

Get your questions answered about using Model States in Inventor. View this highly popular AU2021 class on-demand and see the presenter's answers to the many questions she received after her session.
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Inventor Model States Webcast Q&A

With the release of Model States in Inventor 2022, Autodesk has rolled out one of the most significant features to Inventor in a number of years. Learn more and see Q&A's from our webcast.
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Getting Started with Model States in Autodesk Inventor

The new Model State functionality introduced in Inventor 2022 has many uses within your Inventor design files.
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Post Process Toolpath Data in Inventor CAM Models – Part 4

These final two videos will teach you how to post process your Inventor CAM data.
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Simulating Toolpaths in Inventor CAM Models – Part 3

With a toolpath now added to your Inventor CAM model, you can use the Simulation tools to review the toolpath and ensure that it generates the path that you are expecting.
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Adding Toolpaths to Inventor CAM Models – Part 2

Learn how to add Toolpaths to your Inventor CAM Models. See how the Toolpath palette is used to create the toolpaths in your model.
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Getting Started with Inventor CAM – Part 1

Learn how to create a setup in Inventor CAM, which most importantly defines the machining type, the stock, and the work coordinate system.
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The wait is over! 2D & 3D Milling now in ASCENT’s Inventor CAM Milling Fundamentals

The new and improved Autodesk Inventor 2021 CAM Milling Fundamentals learning guide is now available with both 2D and 3D milling.
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ASCENT is Ready for Autodesk University 2020, Digital Style!
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Autodesk Courseware Options and Updates for ATC's

Designed Specifically for Autodesk Training Centers, this webcast covers: - What's new in the 2021 learning guides - Learning formats - Customized content creation - ATC ordering instructions
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Looking to learn Inventor CAM 2D Milling?

By Jennifer MacMillan ASCENT is excited to announce the release of a brand new learning guide: Autodesk Inventor 2020 Introduction to 2D Milling. This guide provides students, trainers, and...
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CAD Software Skills Training for the Energy/Utility Sector

Are you struggling to provide unique CAD software skills training to your substation design teams? ----------- Watch this webcast to hear how Duke Energy chose ASCENT to provide their substation desi
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Jennifer MacMillan

What’s my best learning path to get started with Inventor CAM?

Find out the best way to get started with Inventor CAM from the author of ASCENT's Inventor learning guides.

Getting the Most Out of Your Inventor Part’s Model Browser

Learn about enhancements that have been made to the Model Browser, and find out which ones our Inventor author likes best.

Unwrapping a Part in Inventor

Autodesk has included functionality that enables you to generate a flat surface from a selected face or faces on your part models. This can be done using the Unwrap command which I will explain here.

Getting Started with Model States - Inventor 2023 Updates

Model States functionality was introduced in Inventor 2022 and has many uses within your Inventor design files. Learn about these uses in our webcast and this corresponding article.

Autodesk 2023 Courseware Roadmap- Webcast Summary

Our Courseware Roadmap webcast was a great opportunity to highlight our newly released Autodesk 2023 guides as well as explain our plans for the coming months.

Inventor Tip: Assembling Components Using the Mini-Toolbar

Learn how to assign assembly constraints between components in Inventor without using the Place Constraint dialog box.

Autodesk Inventor 2023 Model States – Zero Quantity Solution

See what's new for Autodesk Inventor version 2023: How to remove the zero quantity (suppressed) component from the BOM/Parts List tables.

A Closer Look at Autodesk Inventor Instance Properties

If you haven't discovered Instance Properties in the Autodesk Inventor software, read on to learn more about this useful enhancement.

'Getting Started with Model States' AU2021 class: Your Questions Answered

Get your questions answered about using Model States in Inventor. View this highly popular AU2021 class on-demand and see the presenter's answers to the many questions she received after her session.

Inventor Model States Webcast Q&A

With the release of Model States in Inventor 2022, Autodesk has rolled out one of the most significant features to Inventor in a number of years. Learn more and see Q&A's from our webcast.

Getting Started with Model States in Autodesk Inventor

The new Model State functionality introduced in Inventor 2022 has many uses within your Inventor design files.

Post Process Toolpath Data in Inventor CAM Models – Part 4

These final two videos will teach you how to post process your Inventor CAM data.

Simulating Toolpaths in Inventor CAM Models – Part 3

With a toolpath now added to your Inventor CAM model, you can use the Simulation tools to review the toolpath and ensure that it generates the path that you are expecting.

Adding Toolpaths to Inventor CAM Models – Part 2

Learn how to add Toolpaths to your Inventor CAM Models. See how the Toolpath palette is used to create the toolpaths in your model.

Getting Started with Inventor CAM – Part 1

Learn how to create a setup in Inventor CAM, which most importantly defines the machining type, the stock, and the work coordinate system.

The wait is over! 2D & 3D Milling now in ASCENT’s Inventor CAM Milling Fundamentals

The new and improved Autodesk Inventor 2021 CAM Milling Fundamentals learning guide is now available with both 2D and 3D milling.

ASCENT is Ready for Autodesk University 2020, Digital Style!

Autodesk Courseware Options and Updates for ATC's

Designed Specifically for Autodesk Training Centers, this webcast covers: - What's new in the 2021 learning guides - Learning formats - Customized content creation - ATC ordering instructions

Looking to learn Inventor CAM 2D Milling?

By Jennifer MacMillan ASCENT is excited to announce the release of a brand new learning guide: Autodesk Inventor 2020 Introduction to 2D Milling. This guide provides students, trainers, and...

CAD Software Skills Training for the Energy/Utility Sector

Are you struggling to provide unique CAD software skills training to your substation design teams? ----------- Watch this webcast to hear how Duke Energy chose ASCENT to provide their substation desi

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