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Greater Design Automation. Stronger Production Control. Less Operational Friction.
Design complex custom furniture, cabinetry, and manufacturing assemblies with greater speed, accuracy, and production readiness.
Overview
Summary
Woodwork for Inventor V17, available from Micrographics, introduces new capabilities across furniture design automation, manufacturing data management, BOM accuracy, CNC preparation, nesting, and production workflows – helping manufacturers reduce repetitive work, improve engineering control, and accelerate design-to-production delivery.
What’s New in V17?
A Smarter User Experience for Design and Manufacturing Teams
Version 17 reduces friction across installation, updates, project management, and daily engineering workflows – allowing teams to spend less time managing systems and more time focused on design and production output.
Simplified Installation and System Management
Deploy and manage Woodwork for Inventor more efficiently across engineering environments.
Key improvements include:
- Unified installer supporting Autodesk Inventor 2025–2027
- Automatic Inventor version detection with flexible installation options
- Workstation-wide installation for shared user environments
- Improved update handling aligned with user permissions
- Automatic database backup before updates
The result is smoother deployment, lower administrative effort, and improved software stability across teams.
Explore Woodwork for Inventor® with a 14 Day Trial
You can start using Woodwork for Inventor® immediately with their fully functional version for 14 days. This will give you a hands-on experience with the software and its capabilities.
Please note that it is mandatory to have Autodesk Inventor installed on your device in order to use Woodwork for Inventor software.
Cloud-Connected Libraries and Resources
Access libraries, materials, and project resources when required – without manual setup processes.
V17 introduces a more connected approach to resource management through:
- Online-hosted libraries downloaded automatically
- On-demand sample content available individually
- Centralised material libraries shared across Inventor versions
This supports better standardisation, faster setup, and greater consistency across furniture design and production environments.
Simplified Project Structure for Scalable Workflows
Cleaner project organisation and easier management for growing teams and complex projects.
Project architecture improvements include:
- Reworked directory structures for simpler project management
- Removal of unnecessary legacy folders and duplicated environments
- Updated SDK organisation supporting cleaner development workflowscting versions
- Smart Components and iBox libraries integrated directly into the project workspace
The result is a more maintainable, scalable working environment for engineering and manufacturing teams.
Faster Modelling.
Smarter Design Logic.
New Design Capabilities
Expand modelling flexibility directly within the design environment.
- Corner recess creation available directly inside the modelling workflow
Improved Accuracy and Automation
Reduce calculation errors, improve output quality, and strengthen downstream production data.
Enhancements include:
- More accurate mass calculations that ignore non-physical bodies
- Enhanced duplicate detection using expanded validation criteria
- Improved material logic and grain direction handling
- Clear visual indicators supporting material orientation control
Better Material Management and BOM Accuracy
Production quality starts with reliable data.
Version 17 introduces stronger control over material definition and bill of materials outputs through:
- New “Has Grain” property for precise material behaviour definition
- Automatic reflection of material changes inside BOM outputs
Better data consistency supports more reliable manufacturing preparation and fewer downstream production issues.
Faster Daily Workflows in Complex Assemblies
Improve efficiency when working with large assemblies, configurable hardware, and production reporting.
New workflow improvements include:
- Faster access to hardware configurations
- Advanced filtering in iMatch for navigating large assemblies
- New reporting keywords for expanded output flexibility
- Extended API capabilities supporting automated outputs for:
- BOM generation
- CAM workflows
- AutoPlot documentation
AutoPlot: Greater Automation.
Greater Documentation Control.
Improve drawing reliability and reduce documentation risk.
Version 17 introduces:
- Automatic bounding dimensions for assemblies
- Ability to lock drawings against unwanted automatic updates
This provides stronger control over engineering documentation and more predictable production outputs.
CAM Workflows: Stronger Links Between Design and Machining
Move from design to manufacturing with greater flexibility and machining control.
More Flexible Machining Strategies
Adapt machining workflows to real manufacturing conditions.
Enhancements include:
- Multi-Drill support for multi-spindle operations
- User-defined coordinate systems for setup alignment
- Manufacturing body generation supporting real machining context
Improved Toolpath and Output Control
Gain greater flexibility in machining preparation.
New capabilities include:
- Export toolpaths into sketches
- Finish contouring support within Rest Milling
- Expanded control over chipping operations
- Minimum hole depth filtering inside AutoCNC
Improved Post-Processing
Additional support for machine-specific runtime configuration through:
- RuntimeSettings description support
Nesting Improvements for Better Material Efficiency
Improve nesting precision and material handling accuracy.
V17 introduces:
- Improved side detection for materials with multiple surface finishes or covers
- Enhanced visualisation of processed and unprocessed material areas
These enhancements support improved cutting accuracy, clearer material interpretation, and better production outcomes.
Real Manufacturing Impact
Woodwork for Inventor is designed for manufacturers operating in custom, high-variation production environments, where:
- Design complexity is high
- Change requests are frequent
- Accuracy directly affects manufacturing outcomes
- Production efficiency matters
Across real-world applications, businesses report measurable operational improvements including:
- Reduced design time
- Automation of repetitive modelling and workflow tasks
- Faster response to engineering changes
- Reduced production errors and rework
Ready to Explore Woodwork for Inventor V17?
Experience the latest capabilities in custom furniture design software, Autodesk Inventor manufacturing workflows, BOM automation, CAM preparation, and production-ready engineering processes.
Speak to Micrographics to see how V17 can help strengthen your design-to-production workflow.
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The Micrographics Advantage
Integrate Business Systems
We develop data sharing solutions to improve and speed up the communication between CAD & business management technologies.
Optimize Business Processes
We do unique assessments of our clients, enabling them to address workflow challenges, identify opportunities & achieve objectives.
Leverage the Power of BIM
By understanding BIM philosophies we can develop & implement BIM solutions for any project or establish BIM standards for any company.
Have Questions About Complex Applications?
Speak to us about your operational requirements or outcomes and we'll tailor a solution best suited to your business.
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