Features
Key Features
Drive design intent with sketch constraints, dimensions, and formulas that update automatically when changes occur.
Rapidly generate structural frames with welds and beam simulations for accurate structural assessment.
Include 3D dimensions, tolerances, and annotations in the model for downstream manufacturing and inspection.
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Product Design
Maintain design intent with intelligent constraints and parametric updates.
Build and analyse assemblies while checking for interferences and motion constraints.
Generate detailed production drawings from 3D models with accurate annotations and views.
Collaboration
Shared View Collaboration
Share secure web links for review, redline, and commenting from any device.
Work with Non-Native Data
Open and maintain associative links to models from other CAD platforms.
BIM Interoperability
Create simplified 3D representations with metadata for integration into BIM projects.
Fusion Interoperability
Connect Inventor models with Fusion workflows for generative design, simulation, electronics, and manufacturing.
Revit Data Exchange Enhancements
Add notes and design markups without altering the original drawing. Available on desktop, web, and mobile apps for seamless collaboration.
Design Automation
Apply engineering rules and logic via iLogic to configure new product variants rapidly.
Quickly generate weld frames with beam simulations.
Accurately create flat patterns using industry-standard bend allowances.
Modelling
Embed 3D dimensions, tolerances, and annotations directly in models.
Access standard and customisable libraries including gears, cams, bolts, and springs.
Identify high- and low-stress regions for optimised designs.
Maintain mirror geometry and positions in assemblies.
Apply patterns to bodies/features with flexible spacing and direction.
Exclude bodies/features automatically to generate lightweight representations.
Direct Modelling
Push/pull, rotate, or scale features for imported geometry.
Freeform Modelling
Sculpt surfaces by manipulating points, edges, and faces.
Mechanical Concept Design
Use DWG files as the basis for 3D models.
Tube and Pipe Design
Build routed runs combining automation and manual control.
Component Generators
Automate creation and calculation of mechanical components.
Connected Data
PCB Interoperability
Integrate electronics and mechanical designs into a single product definition.
Data Management
Track revisions, manage data securely, and improve collaboration across teams.
Simulation and Visualisation
Dynamic Simulation
Evaluate motion, forces, velocities, and joint reactions over time.
Stress Analysis
Perform quick or in-depth simulations on parts and assemblies.
Exploded Views and Animations
Generate exploded representations for manuals, assembly instructions, or presentations.
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