this channel is 10 years old now... yay

[@Neil3D]

Says he hasnt made a video in 2yrs totally forgetting he did whats new vids for the 2024 release! 😂 I think what I meant is it's been that long since I was in the mindset of making regular videos. But either way, hello if you're still here!

[@wcambris]

Hello Neil, I just can't stress enoughon the importance and impact yoh had on us. As you said, there are lots of tutorial channels most of which rely on your content, modify it then publish as new. None beats your tutorials. Hopefuly you will find time to keep your tutorials coming. Allthe best

[@SuperDANDALION]

Hey @Tech3D I am pretty new to the channel, this past year new! I hope you find a way to make content YOU enjoy, again. Just know there will always be people who want to learn something new and you make it exciting. From your side of things it wouldn't be enjoyable to make up to date tutorials on videos you already have. However, if you can tolerate it, there is a market for it. Universities aren't teaching the way you are and in the detail you do. Anyway just wanted to throw some inspiration at you. I really enjoyed the inventor studio stuff, its not the greatest tool for the job, but it gets the job done for me!

[@geoffbox4455]

You taught me AutoDesk inventor. Thank you. I still use it all the time and go back to your videos when I need a reminder. Thank You!

[@CadMan-ee3df]

Would love a podcast.

[@garypendleton3458]

Neil - you should be proud of the legacy you've created with all these videos. I for one (and 20 + yrs of Inventor), still refer to your (brilliant) tutorials. That offer of a pint is still open !!. How to monetise this process - got some thoughts on that.

[@taheriamir]

Hello Neil, your channel and videos are great Your tutorials actually changed my life. I started by watching your tutorials just to learn, then started joining worldskills competitions, and now I'm participating in world class competition in worldskills Lyons 2024 in CAD skill. All thanks to you :))

[@nickotteni5355]

Been here almost the full 10 years. Your tutorials helped get over software hurdles and later were great additions in my teaching career. Now I don’t use the software much at all but your computer tests/reviews have helped guide me when purchasing a new laptop. Congrats on 10 years.

[@teemon1]

Still here! Still learning, share you training with each user I work with. Always trying to follow your methods and practice. Would like to see more or remakes of old one. Many more things you can build and show. Would even like to see more of you real work problems and solutions. From importing STEP assemblies and reducing file sizes, to hardware assemblies how to count with out showing them. So much more you can do, You are the standard others tutorial sites try to be. Thank you for all you have done and will do.

[@mikecarr9019]

Absolutely, you are our first port of call when we need help. Especially helpful to our designers starting out on their apprenticeships.

[@bisklimpkit2050]

Your content on hardware for CAD programs is invaluable - anytime I or anyone I know is looking for a new CAD machine, I come here. Please continue creating your great content!

[@lozj]

First of all congratulations 10 years is massive , for me and that’s a 51 year old male on his second career after loosing my first through disability, you tell and teach in a way that’s very easy to listen to and understand, the video about the courses was spot on when you get to a certain age, I do believe one of the hardest things is making your old videos more relevant for todays audience as I often turn tutorials off that are in a very old software. What ever you decide to do thank you for what you have so far.

[@Barboron]

10 years, that's a lot of toodles! I still watch, predominatley enjoy the videos of Autodesk news be it software (kills offs or updates) and AU. Since I moved into Revit, the tutorial videos aren't applicable to me any longer. Although I did watch your tutorials back when I did Inventor going back probably near to when you started, when I was studying Mechanical Engineering. Also, watching a fair bit of Gamersnexus or any channel along those lines, it's nice to have a channel that focuses on CAD based computer specing.

[@ethanestey455]

Still here! Still watching your material, mate. STILL think you are awesome! I really appreciate the material you present.

[@diegomartint]

Hi Neil, happy 10th anniversary!!! I am going to comment in my native language: Antes que nada, quiero agradecer tu aporte en estos años, ya que tus videos y tutoriales siguen siendo material de consulta permanente. Hoy en día con 43 años me considero un usuario avanzado de Inventor/Vault, y cuando recibo alguna consulta de mis colegas con menor experiencia, siempre hago referencia a tu canal. Espero que puedas hacerte un tiempo y continuar con tu aporte a este canal. Saludos desde Argentina y buena suerte.

[@CHRISCARVER-l8o]

You are a blast and a treat. Learning from you has been a major help in my workflow. I hope inspiration strikes and your muse lights up your synpapse!

[@davidpoole35]

Came across your channel while in the 2nd year of my mechanical engineering degree and gave me a real new found enthusiasm for design and 3D modelling which I wasn’t really getting from my uni at the time and has give me a clearer path to what I want to do with my degree so thank you. Watched your channel ever since and unsure if you ever would do tutorial type videos again but would love to see maybe a few part series modelling and assembling something for people to follow along with, like a wishbone suspension or something alike.

[@Acherontes]

I would say keep doing what your doing, I recently stumbled across your channel about a month ago when I picked up a Dell Precision 7680, then went back and watch a bunch of your videos, I have enjoyed the content and it really peaked my interest haha so you got a new padawan along for the learning journey. Cheers and happy 10 anniversary 🎉

[@scottstewart6624]

Neil, I first started learning Inventor back in 2016. The trainer on that course recommended your channel to me. It has been absolutely invaluable to me over the years. For various reasons, my Inventor use was sporadic for a few years. This last year, I've used it every day. I think every day I do something in it that I learned from one of your videos. I still refer back to them occasionally. They're still a great resource. I'm still learning things about Inventor. I'd love to see you make more video's of higher end things in it. Having said that, if it's been ten years, and it's not doing what you want it to, and you need to move onto other things, then I would completely understand. Know that you have made a positive difference in people's lives.

[@chrisose]

Hi Neil. Happy Anniversary and Happy New Year. I hope you & yours are doing well. As I've said before, I was able to become proficient in Inventor because of your content and I will be forever grateful for that. I was scanning your back catalogue just the other day to refresh my memory on a technique I hadn't used in a while. I do understand your frustration with the amount of time you invested in this endeavor only to see a shrinking return. I have faced a similar issue with my business. I try to keep a high standard and end up losing projects to people who deliver absolute crap. I just can't bring myself to sink to their level. Here to things looking up in 24. Cheers, Chris

[@theodore999]

Hi Neil! Be proud🙏 i am one of thoses newbies who learn deeply from your vids since these last 2 years. Before my official Inventor 2021 training end 2023, your tutorials was the most enjoying and dynamic i found on YT. If i'll succed my ACU exam this week. Garantie, you would surely a good part of it. Un grand merci! From France

[@elektrolyte]

Hey Neil, Congratulations on the 10 years!! Thank you for everything I have learned here

[@Jam555s]

Happy Channel Birthday Neil, thanks for all the work you have done

[@pierremarcotte6299]

Hi Neil! Greetings and salutations from Québec! I used to watch more à couple years ago, then I changed companies and work with SW now. I love your sense of humor and personality. Highest of fives to you! Best of everything for your continuation.

[@brucehartley2057]

Awesome Work Neil. I originally approached the Southern Institute of Technology looking to do a part-time Inventor course 8 years ago. They didn't have one but offered me a Job as an engineering Tutor. The Inventor tutor Left and I had to take over. Found your channel and your videos were amazing and helped me learn enough to start teaching. Your help with setting up our New CAD room was invaluable, Thank you so much. I always give my students the link to your channel at the start of each year. Once again I can't thank you enough.

[@HarriParker]

It has been a long time idea, I got a lot of Inventor skills from you and happy what you have given to Inventor space. I am still watching, but I do understand that we grow out of our jobs as now I have been made responsible for the whole company so don't get to design Inventor not so much. Happy 10th anniversary and mostly thank you for INVmark it makes comparing office computers so easier.

[@TooTallToby]

Nice Neil! Great to see you again and congrats on 10 years!!!

[@err0r_dng]

Hey Neil, I found your channel today and used one of your tutorials before clicking on this video. Thank you for all the effort. Please don't stop! You can also see these videos as a showcase for your knowledge. I would prefer hiring you over someone without this showcase of knowledge, skill and determination to go on for 10 years. My start-up isn't big enough yet but keep going and one day I'll make sure to contact you for a job.

[@henkstaal4940]

Hello Neil, As a starting Inventor user (end 2013), without any technical education, I have benefited a lot from your videos. Also about Vault, which I now independently upgrade and maintenance, I have gained a lot of knowledge of you. I have always given you thumbs, but never through a comment. Thank you for the extensive videos and your explanation !! Regarding the future: it will always remain a niche market. (That is why those licenses are so expensive, I think 😁)

[@nicoleobando5615]

Just wanted to say hello! Thank you so much for your videos! It has helped me so much in my engineering career and creative projects! You are hilarious and such a great teacher! Thank you again!

[@mystique6176]

Hey Mate! Thanks for what you put in. I always come back for refresher on few topics. You helped me substantially at times when I had a tight spot and I am talking about a few years ago. See you mate always popping in to check anything new and I still never went through all the others yet but will need in future. Thanks Buddy

[@PASHKULI]

Born same year as you, Neil, still here…

[@CadGuy619]

Still here, been watching since Inventor 2018 and this is my first channel for info.

[@peterwolf9071]

Hi Neil, congratulations on 10 years, good to see you're still around. I've been here for quite some time; love your tutorials and still come back for some favourites. Nastran and Vault Pro are the biggest things I go to tutorials for these days, as well as modeling tips for funky shapes - if you're thinking about content ideas ; )

[@In-My-Garage-Build]

Neil your channel is good stuff. You got me into generative design and building stuff in my garage. Thanks again

[@Jack-Pepsi]

Jesus Neil, I never had you down as a self-wallower!!! yes I know we all like a pat on the back for work well done sometimes so here's one from me. I have been watching your videos pretty much from the beginning (even the singing ones 😲) they have pulled me out of the Sh@t, work-wise on more than a few occasions, even recently I went back in the archives for the '3D Pattern Along a Curved Path' video for the umpteen times because I can never remember how. You've even done a video (How to show an assembly in two different positions on the same drawing) from a message I sent you that again really helped me. Please never underestimate the impact you've had and still have on the community. Your videos are always my first go-to starting point if I can't remember or sus something. I know this doesn't pay the bills and maybe you will have to get a proper job 🤣 but I for one will see it as a very dark day if you hang up your tutorials. maybe you could make it easier for someone to ask a CAD question that you can do a video on. the way I asked the question I mentioned before doesn't seem to be there anymore, and questions can be lost if just put in the comments. Anyway, Neil, I think your great. Best of luck, Jack

[@michaelkeyes2060]

Hi Neil, still here. Still learning. Thank you!

[@kellyyoungvideos]

Howdy Neil! Thanks for all of your insights and hard work put into your videos over the years. Helped me make the transition from AutoCAD to Inventor and progress my career. Super thankful you showed how to adjust appearance and rotate the texture grain direction. Appreciate the dedication to helping others!

[@CameronJames13]

Started watching in 2014 while going to school, and still watching now in the workplace. I think ilogic is such an under-utilized tool that most companies don't know they could use. That's what I want to be investing my time in outside of work. Automating boms/drawing/ and models should be stressed more in the workplace.

[@nadinbu257]

hi Neil, please continue your tutorials. Very useful!

[@jakeallen09]

Still here mate! Can always learn something!

[@SermedAlWasiti]

So...saying hello, mate! But seriously...your vids are always entertaining...the older technical ones, plus the more recent ones. Please keep it alive...even if its once every time that blue moon shows its face... Regards!

[@nathanfarringer7492]

I believe I've been here since the beginning :D Thanks for your time! I would consider myself an expert of Inventor Professional at this point and I still watch your vids. It's just all around good content. I understand where you're coming from though, and regardless of if you decide to continue making videos or not, I appreciate the time you've devoted to the industry!

[@tamiamibusch]

Omg. I remember watching your inventor tutorials along time ago. You had a lot less gray than and so did I. I no longer use inventor, moved over Siemens NX / Teamcenter. NX is only one of multiple software stacks I have to blend together now. CAD, making 3d models, is no longer the most bleeding edge in the industry. The big next frontier is MBSE, digital thread, shenanigans. Engineering is at the stage where we are trying to figure out the big picture of cross domain interaction.

[@TheChrisrobbo]

Happy 10 years! I was there to support the last time and here again to support your channel. The digital learning course would be incredible. I’d happily do it. Yes there’s plenty of online courses but they aren’t quality (ones I’ve signed up and paid for) Or can we consult you to teach?

[@Frosti-Tosti]

Still the go to reference for people asking for tips and tricks

[@dend9566]

Hey Neil, Happy Anniversary, after ten years i still watch the great tips and tricks videos. More Vault videos would be great, I'm looking forward to it.

[@GeorgeBuchholz-n1q]

Hello, Nice seeing you again. :)

[@ThinKingOz]

Hello Neil. You do good things.

[@4122inc]

I've very MUCH found all your tutorials useful (and entertaining) over the years of using Inventor! Could you do one on Stress Analysis?

[@JVLajinWolfe]

Hey, love your content. Welcome back

[@alanfrishman]

Thank you for all that you've done. I'm sorry it didn't work out financially. did you honestly start the channel ten years ago to make money? was making money on YT even a thing back then? I appreciate your work. You are (were?) my go to.

[@RedRedG]

Hi Neil, happy birthday. Yeah we’re still here. Sadly I agree the YT tutorial market is saturated with a lot of complete dross diluting your efforts. But consultancy is hugely important in this industry as it covers in person what tutorials can’t. There’s still plenty of work for you out there! Maybe just keep the channel to the Autodesk ‘interesting’ new updates and releases!

[@barkbarkatthemoon]

congrats on your 10 years

[@davidprior8624]

10 years REALLY ! .... Seems like yesterday. Packaged digital courses would be great.

[@Poxenium]

My favorite videos: 1. angry chair videos 2. gaming PC builds 3. workstation builds PS: RGB gets the views

[@edsonoliveira626]

Hello, I'm from Brazil and I found your channel doing research on KZbin about virtual glasses, I wanted to ask you a question, is it possible to use the glasses as a Quest goal and the Apple glasses to do topography work in the field like marking exact points, opening a project and mark a point and place level heights accurately?

[@lk.tuning]

Hello from Finland 🇫🇮

[@formerlyfunny]

Hi Neil. During the worst of 2020 I started my engineering course by watching a tutorial where you comtemplated holding a part in using a nut in the backside. Thanks for keeping it real you fkn legend #ladies

[@arnejanssens5410]

A lot of 3D printer enthusiasts but really few people who know how to model their own projects in CAD. So the market for people learning how to do design for additive manufacturing is really big I think. Those who can model mostly consist of tinkerCAD people or people who learned themselves how to model and probably don't do it right so yeah maybe that.

[@CAL1MBO]

Congrats man

[@FliesEyes]

Copy, Australia still on channel..... Industry News and related updates always have new topics to cover. General industry journalism is an area that could be better covered. I you are looking for topics to research and record, the history of 3D Geometry Kernels (Parasolid, ACIS, ShapeManager, C3D, OpenCascade, Plasticity etc) and how these are the hidden engines behind the modelling we do in our day jobs.

[@LawatheMEid]

Any available developing tree for inventor through years .. milestones?

[@RobMorreychannel]

I still tune in. Rob Morrey

[@jeffc9813]

Still here!

[@canhsiu6883]

I just would let you know that I have learned a lot from you. The thing is I can apply it in my job very well.

[@CadMan-ee3df]

Still here man. I guess we are all of the age where life takes over .Spin up the discord and and we'll get the community back.

[@EB_1059]

(5:30) We send our new hires to our Autodesk reseller for taining. I learned Inventor from your tutorial videos in 2017. An online training course from you would be substantially supperior for new hires.

[@Arcprototypinganddesign]

Still here. I'm a solidworks user myself. Love your videos tho. Do some fusion 360 vids. Seams like that's the cool new guy on the block.

[@VREDexpert]

👋 still there

[@CadMan-ee3df]

Still around man.

[@beakyturbot]

It must also be that Inventor is in its decline.

[@fredygump5578]

It's unfortunate. But it seems "the industry" is a bit apathetic to technology. I was trying to find information about what computer upgrades would actually make a difference for CAD/ CAM, and you have more of that than the rest of the internet. I asked my software's developer simple questions, and I got the wrong/ unhelpful answers. Then I figured out how to configure my computer to run simulations 40% faster, and then asked the developer about it. Long story, but in the end it is a disappointment. It would be nice if there was more of a pro user community, the way there is a gamer community. But games are for fun, and CAD is just work, I suppose...

[@hunhs]

Grats and good job. I still watch inventor tutorials (avg 3x a year) so you should be getting views from me. Tho I rarely do 3D where measurements have to be correct (I use Spline for web3D).

[@jackabubba]

I think we all understand where you’re coming from Neil, but now you’re leaving a gap in the knowledge base where I am now forced to learn a foreign language and plough through very badly recorded audio and, sometimes, alltogether bad tutorials. Atleast don’t remove the old videos I am sure a lot of people have in their library to look back on for assistance! I am the same with my own business, I do my very best but luck fortunes other business while I struggle, why should I bother. I keep going as I enjoy it. I have a loyal customer base and, while I will never be in the S-Class league of success, I am happy! 😁

[@beakyturbot]

Things are so bad he lost his shirt. 🙂

[@kilzo8370]

no more playing WOW ? 😅

[@dsl145]

I would like to see you tackle some of the new and upcoming workflows of Inventor into AEC projects. With the advent of MID being a big tool... Inventor is going to come a lot more into vogue. I'd be happy to give you the FYI of what it's doing, but I have 0-ambition to make them into videos myself. Might help the channel grow too as it would potentially have a broader reach/audience. Great to meet you at AU2023

[@PatrickMorefield]

Hey Neil, I just discovered your channel a couple of weeks ago and can't get enough. I hope you stick with it but understand your logic. I want to become an expert on Inventor and I think you can help me do that. Regardless, best wishes mate!

[@mgt864]

I've been subscribed for 8 years, in that time I have left college with distinction in mechanical engineering, had 5 different CAD jobs, 2 in the UK and 3 in New Zealand and I have used SOLIDWORKS instead of Inventor in the last 2 roles I have had. I have spoken to many people who have worked in the same or similar roles and the name Neil Cross still evokes a reaction (even once the reply, "I know his brother"). Neil, I am not subscribed because of the education content any more, I am subscribed because of you and whatever content you make whether it's related to CAD or not (we all remember that your most viewed video is you shouting about a chair) and you were the one that convinced me to buy an Oculus Quest 2 Make whatever videos you want (or not), I will still be subscribed and will continue to be because I like to see the friendly face that taught me so much and see what you have been doing from time to time 🫡