I work with concrete structures and use cubic yards not cubic feet. Trying to have this feature added in Inventor so that no special programming (iLogic) is required. I have used Inventor for many years yet this feature has not been added.  Show More

I work for a large global engineering company.  Our largest customer is requesting that we submit final documentation in the form of a JT model.  This single model shall contain all PMI necessary to make-up for no longer receiving 2D deliverables.  BOM data, Machine Layout Annotations and dimensions, Setup dims, detail drawings containing material callouts, GD&T, titleblock info... etc. As of right now, Inventor will only export the top level.  This will create a major problem for my company providing final docs to our largest customer.  Other customers are starting to ask for this as well. Show More

In our company, we have punching machines and also a laser machine for sheet metal cutting. All parts must be marked with the PARTNUMBER, but we currently have an issue with the marking process that consumes a significant amount of time: Marking on punched parts: We can perform the marking using the default font provided by Inventor. However, when the file is converted to DXF, the machine software does not recognize the text as characters but instead as individual lines. This forces us to select line by line in order to program the marking with the needle punch. We tested this with Grasshopper, and with just one click on the text, the TruTop software automatically identifies the letters and generates all the punches. Laser marking: We have not found any font that works properly because the laser machine always cuts through the entire contour. To prevent letters with closed contours (such as A, O, or P) from being fully cut out, we need a stencil-type font. The problem is that there is no stencil-type font available in the MARK font library. Show More

Users would like a surface button in the sheet metal environment. Currently, users must always switch to the 3D model environment to place surface properties. A button for the Surface command would be very user-friendly.   Show More

Hello,  When I start constraining my parts, 50% of the time I'm starting off wrong because I need to flip between [Flush / Mate].  Could we have a toggle between the constraint solution to add as a shortcut so that i can flip to the other on my keyboard?  I can imagine this could also be useful for all other constraint types, eg: [Tangent - Inside / Outside] [Insert - Opposed / Aligned] ... Show More

Hi there,   currrently Inventor is lacking the abilitiy to export directly into the IFC format including iProperties, especially user defined i-properties. There are multiple possibilities to set check marks inside Inventor, but this should be only relevant for exporting into a Revit file. If a mechanical designer has to deliver IFC-files to their customer, the only help today is to 1) use a 3rd party add-in e.g. from the Autodesk store 2) user Revit in adition to convert the rvt-file to ifc.   There has to be a possibility to include iProperties (please all of them, userdefinied, standard, instance) into an IFC-file.   Best regards, Kay Show More

I guess I don't even have to explain it anymore, since it has been requested a thousand times already. But after years of requests, can we finally add SW width constraint? It would be the most significant update in years, after many updates with useless functions that don't really add to the user friendliness. Speaking of user friendliness, there is still a lot more that Inventor can learn from Solidworks. Not to criticize inventor, but I have the feeling there are to focused on special features and to little on everyday user friendliness. Show More

Hello Autodesk Community, it would be very helpful if, in Autodesk Inventor, it were possible to clearly identify which work geometry (axis or plane) a component pattern in an assembly is based on. Currently, while it is possible to create a component pattern based on an axis or a plane, the reference geometry is often nested within a part that is placed in the assembly. As a result, it is not clearly visible within the assembly itself which specific work axis or work plane the component pattern refers to. At the moment, it is not clearly identifiable which work geometry (axis or plane) a component pattern is based on. In parts, this behavior is already very well implemented: it is clearly visible which work geometry a pattern is based on. A comparable level of transparency would be highly desirable in assemblies as well. Suggestion: Provide a clear display of the reference work geometry (axis/plane) in the properties or in the browser of the component pattern, ideally with direct highlighting or a link to the referenced geometry. This would significantly improve traceability, maintenance, and troubleshooting in complex assemblies. Thank you very much and best regards, Alexander https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/inventor-forum/identifying-reference-geometry-for-component-patterns-in/td-p/13957598 Show More

Currently when creating holes, we have the options for Drilled, Counterbore, Spot face and Countersunk from the top only.   It could be beneficial to have these same options to add features to the bottom of the same hole.   As requested by : Anonymous on 5/9/2013 Show More

Hi,    I'm coming working from Solidworks and trying out Inventor now, in general for me Solidworks is a bit easier to work with but Inventor is so far so good, it's a bit of a learning curve but not that bad in general.   However I have a idea for Inventor to implement, because I'm a Solidworks user to the biggest con I noticed is not being able to make a structural single member as a part, because you always need to be in a assembly for the frame generator to work.   In Solidworks you are able to create a new part, draw a single line as a sketch and add a structural member of your choice to it,  like a H beam, circular tube, square tube.   That way you just have a single part for a structural member and it is sometimes a bit easier to work with in some situations,and you do not need to sketch a profile to extrude just to get a single part file. Show More

Users would like an option to automatically add 3D annotations, for example, for holes. This eliminates the need to manually add 3D annotations to the model afterward when transferring the part to Fusion 360 for CAM processing.     Show More

Many times when a project consists of several sheets and need to refer from one to the other would be easier if there is an option for simultaneous viewing all sheets.   Original Author: kpapjim   Show More

Original Author:   MattH_Work     Whilst I appreciate that we cannot move features up & down the browser without changing the Part (we are free to move components up & down in the Assembly, therefore browser folder 'restructurng' has no impact), it would be nice to have a second browser (ala the Vault browser) where we can sort, reorder, add to folders, the content of a file (group all extrusions, revolves, sketches etc) Even if this was just a visual  display of the 'sorted' feature tree with no editing capability (maybe a right click option to 'Goto Feature' in main browser for editing) it would make it easier for finding, renaming etc Show More

Please enable the ability to use 2D control frame features (e.g., Profile of a Line, Straightness of Line Elements, etc.) directly within the 3D Annotation environment. (This is a current competitor capability) In the 3D Annotation environment: Profile of a Line is not available Straightness (Line Element) is not available Other 2D-only control frame options cannot be applied to model geometry Tolerance Features only support surface-based definitions Extruded and pultruded parts are defined by a 2D profile that is constant along a length. The critical tolerances for these parts are almost always applied to: Cross‑section line elements Specific profile segments Local sections rather than full surfaces In these industries, Profile of a Line is not optional — it’s the primary method of controlling shape. But Inventor’s 3D Annotation environment only supports Profile of a Surface, which over‑controls the part and does not reflect real manufacturing or inspection practices. This forces users to: Abandon MBD for these parts Maintain redundant 2D drawings solely for GD&T Lose the benefits of STEP 242 and downstream digital workflows A current work around that we're using so we can still utilize the Tolerance Advisor, is to use Profile of a Surface in the Model, and then update the Drawing to use Profile of a Line, which unfortunately; breaks the link with the model.             Show More

Dear Autodesk Team, I have been a dedicated Inventor user for over 20 years in my professional career. Now that I am retired, I would still like to occasionally use Inventor at home for personal, non-commercial projects. Unfortunately, the current licensing model makes this impossible. Many retired professionals are in the same situation: we have years of experience, countless personal projects built in Inventor, and deep loyalty to Autodesk, yet we are completely locked out once we leave our professional environment. It would be fair and highly appreciated if Autodesk could introduce a “Retiree” or “Personal” Inventor license, similar to how Fusion 360 has a free Personal Use license. Some possible approaches could be: A free or low-cost Inventor license limited to non-commercial use. A time-limited license (e.g. 20 hours/month) to prevent misuse. Access to older Inventor versions unlocked for personal use. This would not only reward long-time users, but also keep the Inventor community alive and engaged beyond the workplace. Instead of pushing people towards unauthorized solutions, Autodesk could demonstrate goodwill and strengthen customer loyalty. Please consider this seriously — it would be a fair way to give something back to those who supported Autodesk for decades. Thank you for your time and for considering this idea. Sincerely,   Jože Show More

It can be created using the 'New Detail View' command, allowing the user to select points in the same way as drawing a slanted rectangle. or it can create by a sketch.  Show More

I think it would be a good idea for Balloons to have a field to add suffix's and prefix's. Something that isn't linked directly to an iProperty (although it could) but is writable for our engineers. This way we don't have to override the balloon if we want to add "2X" to a balloon, and if the part number changes it doesn't update.  I've attached a mockup of what it might look like. What do y'all think?            Show More

Hello, Some companies are trying to use so-called paperless documentation. Autodesk Inventor offers tools such as 3D Annotations...but unfortunately, when generating .dwf previews or view in Vault, 3D annotations are static(they do not change in relation to rotation in space, even though this works in Inventor). The same applies to the .dwf viewer.   Please vote for future improvements. Thank you.   STANISLAV ŠUCHA CAD/CAM Consultant Arkance Systems SK s.r.o.   Show More

It would be truly helpful to have the possibility to insert standard bolted connections to models within frame generator. I know that there is software like Tekla structures and Autodesk structual detailing, but you don't have to design whole buildings before it is necessary to use bolted connections. Most smaller scale structures needs to be shipped in containers and assembled on site.    Original Author: Anonymous on Nov 25, 2013   Show More