Exporting problems

[Anonymous]

hello!

my teachers asked me to download inventor but this isn't available for macs, so I downloaded Fusion 360.

the thing is that they told that I could use this program only if I save th files as ipt and I dont'k know if this is possible on this program.

can I export a file with *.ipt?

[Anonymous]

"The IPT, or Inventor Part file is an object created with Autodesk Inventor, a program for designing three-dimensional prototypes. It consists of a single 2D or 3D object that can be combined with other parts in an assembly file." This is taken from a google search of ".ipt file".

This info says it is specifically an Inventor file. Fusion unfortunatly does not have the ability to export to this format.

I would suggest using BootCamp or VMWare (or similar) to emulate Windows on your mac to run Inventor if your teacher truly needs you to use Inventor. Instructions on how to do that are here.

Hope this helps!

[Anonymous]

Thank you so much!
One more thing,
If I do the bootcamp thing, is it going to make my computer slower or different in any way?

[Anonymous]

@Anonymous

The speed of your computer when running bootcamp etc. - that depends entirely on what your computer specs are and what type of program you use. The PDF I linked shows recommended and minumum specs. If you do not meet the minimum specs, I do not recommend going this route.

You will be using Windows (in bootcamp or whatever) to run inventor, so you will need at least a working knowledge of Windows. Other than that, I don't know what you mean by "will it make my computer different".

You may find (eventually) a LOT of design programs (and for that matter, CAM programs) run on Windows. It might be worth getting a windows desktop or laptop. With that being said, I use a Mac, (and VMWare, which is like Bootcamp) so I can help you with any issues you come across.

Thanks!

[michallach81]

Yes you can get .ipt from Fusion, but... First not directly , but through A360 "myhub", second it will be only "dummy" model without history.