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How can open inventor 2020 File to 2019

Anonymous — Thu, 13 Aug 2020 10:13:40 GMT

Hi,

I make a 3d model in Autodesk inventor 2020 software, Now I want to open 2019 software same model,

It’s possible to open ? please tell me.

Thanks & Regards

Jeijo jose

Re: How can open inventor 2020 File to 2019

JDMather — Thu, 13 Aug 2020 10:40:40 GMT

Do you have all Updates for 2019 installed?

You could Save As STEP (*.stp) in 2020 to open in 2019. (For assembly and part files, out of luck for drawing file.)

Re: How can open inventor 2020 File to 2019

Anonymous — Thu, 13 Aug 2020 11:06:47 GMT

Thank you for reply,

Step is not solution for me I need all mate on same place. I make all parts, assembly & drawing 2020 software.

Now I have only 2019 software I want open same model on 2019 software.

In pack and go time there is any option for save 2019 software.

Re: How can open inventor 2020 File to 2019

SharkDesign — Thu, 13 Aug 2020 11:13:51 GMT

You can't do this in any way that would let you edit the parts.

I think you can import 2020 as a reference file, but you won't be able to edit the parameters.

Re: How can open inventor 2020 File to 2019

Anonymous — Thu, 13 Aug 2020 11:53:50 GMT

Thank for your reply

If there is Plugins, Add-ons and Extensions to buy for Inventor software 2020 model file to open in 2019.

Re: How can open inventor 2020 File to 2019

SharkDesign — Thu, 13 Aug 2020 12:05:04 GMT

No, but if you have a subscription to 2019 you should also have a subscription to 2020 and so you can download that from the account manager.

New versions of Inventor have differences in code and commands. I believe you cannot open future files because Inventor has to rebuild the part from the feature tree. Direct modellers such as AuotCAD 3D do not have this problem so you can back save files.

This is the referencing I was talking about

https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/inventor/learn-explore/caas/CloudHelp/cloudhelp/2019/ENU/Inventor-Help/files/GUID-A050CCCB-C864-4B9B-940E-2554473B3563-htm.html

Re: How can open inventor 2020 File to 2019

JDMather — Thu, 13 Aug 2020 12:12:18 GMT

Have you installed Update 4.6 (I asked this question earlier, but you did not answer.)

mananage.autodesk.com

Hmm, I just checked and there is now a 4.8 Update...

Re: How can open inventor 2020 File to 2019

Anonymous — Thu, 13 Aug 2020 12:26:19 GMT

this one

Re: How can open inventor 2020 File to 2019

Anonymous — Thu, 13 Aug 2020 12:27:29 GMT

Thank for your reply

I need to open previous vision 2019 any possibility.

Re: How can open inventor 2020 File to 2019

Anonymous — Thu, 13 Aug 2020 12:33:03 GMT

answers were given already

what are you not understanding?

Re: How can open inventor 2020 File to 2019

mcgyvr — Thu, 13 Aug 2020 12:39:01 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:

Thank for your reply

I need to open previous vision 2019 any possibility.

Inventor is not backwards compatible. There is no way to open a file in an older version that was created or migrated to a newer version and have it be fully functional.

The best you can do is save as neutral cad formats like STEP or utilize the "ANY CAD" functionality in Inventor

https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/inventor/learn-explore/caas/CloudHelp/cloudhelp/2020/ENU/Inventor-Help/files/GUID-7FACB50F-ED00-419D-8C23-F98283CCD8F8-htm.html

Re: How can open inventor 2020 File to 2019

JDMather — Thu, 13 Aug 2020 13:06:05 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:

Thank for your reply

I need to open previous vision 2019 any possibility.

I do not understand this response.

Did you install Update 4.8 for 2019?

Did you then attempt to Open the 2020 file?

Edit: Maybe the question was about opening other 2019 files if you Update to 2019.4.8.

Re: How can open inventor 2020 File to 2019

Anonymous — Sun, 16 Aug 2020 05:41:17 GMT

Thank for your reply

I am update my software 2019, now its opining but there is no mate inside the model. Not possible to edit.

Re: How can open inventor 2020 File to 2019

JDMather — Sun, 16 Aug 2020 08:00:59 GMT

That is the way it works.

Re: How can open inventor 2020 File to 2019

SharkDesign — Sun, 16 Aug 2020 08:08:42 GMT

As previously stated, you are opening this as a reference file. It is NOT
possible to open 2020 in 2019 as a complete editable assembly.

Upgrade your software to 2020 and it will solve all these issues.

Re: How can open inventor 2020 File to 2019

Anonymous — Sun, 16 Aug 2020 08:44:05 GMT

our database management system windshield software not supporting Autodesk inventor 2020 software.

Any solution open 2019 Software ??????

Re: How can open inventor 2020 File to 2019

SharkDesign — Sun, 16 Aug 2020 08:49:42 GMT

Reference file or open in 2020 are the ONLY way. Please understand this.

Re: How can open inventor 2020 File to 2019

Anonymous — Sun, 16 Aug 2020 16:35:32 GMT

@Anonymous what are you not understanding?

if you knew 2020 wasn’t compatible why did you upgrade?

Re: How can open inventor 2020 File to 2019

mcgyvr — Mon, 17 Aug 2020 12:22:19 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:

our database management system windshield software not supporting Autodesk inventor 2020 software.

Any solution open 2019 Software ??????

@Anonymous We have already told you the potential solutions as far as how to either export to step or other neutral cad format or utilize Autodesks AnyCAD functionality to open a "reference" of that file. We have also told you about the limitations in doing those.

There is NO WAY to open a 2020 file in 2019 and have full functionality. Things like mates/constraints/part feature tree,etc... will be lost.

You can continue asking the same questions but you should expect the same answers.

There is NO WAY to open a 2020 file in 2019 and have full functionality.