What type of parts can be created using the 'Shape Generator'?

The 'Shape Generator' in Autodesk Inventor is specifically designed to optimize designs for performance while reducing weight. This tool analyzes the loads applied to a part and generates a design that maintains the required performance criteria while minimizing unnecessary material usage. The objective is to create lightweight parts that still meet specified functional requirements, which is crucial in industries where reducing weight can lead to enhanced efficiency, such as automotive or aerospace engineering.

Complex decorative parts may not be the focus of the Shape Generator, as its primary aim is not aesthetics but rather performance optimization. Although it can contribute to the aesthetic quality indirectly through optimized shapes, it is not built for that purpose. Rigid solid parts can certainly be created, but the tool's emphasis on weight reduction and performance characteristics means that not all solid parts would necessarily fit the intent of using the Shape Generator. Custom parts designed manually fall outside the capabilities of the Shape Generator, as it automates the design process based on defined functional parameters rather than crafting designs from scratch based on user input.