Description:
Autodesk Inventor currently supports assembly‑level cuts, but not assembly‑level additive features. I would like to propose the ability to create Extrude‑Add (and similar additive operations) directly in the assembly environment, with the added material being assigned to a selected part.
This would allow users to sketch in the assembly, perform an Add‑extrude, and have the resulting geometry applied directly to the chosen component, without switching into part editing mode, without creating derived parts, and without relying on adaptivity or in‑place editing.
For Cut‑extrudes, the feature should be able to affect multiple components at once, similar to multi‑body cut operations.
Why this is important:
- It enables a true skeletal / top‑down design workflow without the instability of adaptivity.
- It eliminates the need for double derives and reduces the number of fragile external references.
- It simplifies the design process by letting the assembly act as the master context.
- It reduces file complexity and improves model stability in large assemblies.
- It aligns Inventor with workflows already common in other parametric CAD systems.
Summary:
Introducing additive assembly features would significantly streamline top‑down design, reduce dependency on derived parts and adaptivity, and provide a more robust and intuitive modeling experience for complex assemblies.
