Its that time of year again and Inventor 2021 is out.  I have created this short summary of new and improved features, for those of you wondering what your money will buy you this year.

• Performance improvements for large assemblies
  • Increased responsiveness when selecting multiple components with window select or filters.
  • Faster visibility toggle and status changes using select or saved views.
  • Performance increase when inserting sub-assemblies.
• Frame Generator
  • Improved automatic file naming settings.
  • Presets now available.
  • Category filters in Frame Generator to quickly find what you need.
  • New selection filters and previews
  • Zoom tools to align the view with the placement glyph.
  • Trim/Extend to curved frames.
  • New notch profiles for “I”, “C” and “T” profiles.
  • Easier re-use of frame members.
• Unwrap has been enhanced.
  • Align with model or origin planes.
  • Multiple planar holes can now be rigid.
• Dark Theme (Pre-Release)
• Expanded use of Properties panels for multiple commands.
  • Bend, Coil, Combine, Copy Object, Decal, Delete Face, Split, Thicken/Offset, and all frame generator commands.
• Interoperability
  • Revit models now have an associative link when inserted.
•  Translation
  • Export JT files with 3D annotations.
  • Import Parasolid v32.
  • Updated import for Solid Edge, SolidWorks and Unigraphics.
• Sheet metal flange angle can now reference an existing face or plane.
• Multi select bodies using the windows selection method.
• Reference iProperties in 3D annotations.
• Assemblies
  • File Naming controls for Mirror and Copy.
  • New assembly structure options for Bolted Connection.
  • Default save behaviour can now be set.
• Tube and Pipe
• • Improved file naming options.
  • Apply Button for Route command
• Drawings
  • Improved display options for Reference Geometry.
  • Easier to access Automated Center lines command.
  • Now detects diameter values when selecting parallel lines in a side or section view or a cylinder.
  • Measure command in drawing files.
  • New rotated dimension type to align dimension with selected edge.
  • You can now copy and paste general tables in the same sheet.
  • Sheet Formats now previewed when creating new drawings
  • Views in Sheet Formats can automatically be scale.
  • Sheet formats support flat patterns.
  • Improved iLogic for drawings (add dimensions, notes and balloons to labeled features).

For a more comprehensive list have a look at the “What’s New Autodesk Inventor 2021” help page here