I was missing the possibility in the Autodesk Inventor Software to project cutting edges selectively. The default Autodesk Inventor command: Project Cutting Edges projects all the edges visible within the Inventor View. This projection contains under most circumstances a bit to many edges, and can be error related. I created this add-in to project only the cutting edges from the feature selectively chosen. This means that only relevant edges from relevant features are projected where needed. All non relevant edges from non relevant features, that can lead into errors are not included. This means that features that are deleted or changed cannot give an error of missing geometry.   Maybe this is a good idea for future releases of Inventor. Show More

This has been mentioned in old ideas but not specific. The possibility to add Iproperties (custom or Inventor) to your columns in Windows File Explorer. This way we can sort our files by appearances, mass and so much more. This would be a huge help for so many people. I'm sure it is possible to make a add-on for File explorer to make this happen. Show More

Users are looking for a way to use the DataStandard menu in Inventor to copy not only a 3D model with a drawing, but also with a linked IPN. Currently, this is only possible via Vault and Copy Design.   Show More

This idea is created at the request of one of our clients. Below is the content of his email: "Please allow us to use the entire resources of our computers in simulation processes (and more). We have great machines (more and more cores) and we don't have the ability to use them to their full potential. The suggestion to start using Fusion360 software is a mockery. We bought a much more expensive program and pay a subscription and the suggestions in other Inventor Ideas posts are out of place. If you are not going to change anything in Inventor Professional and are going to stop developing Inventor then please tell us - we will switch to other software that is developing (SOLIDWORKS) sooner." Customer already read/voted for the following ideas but the problem is still not changed/solved:  https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/inventor-ideas/full-use-of-multicore-processor/idi-p/3744575 https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/inventor-forum/stress-analysis-with-multicore-cpus/td-p/8033804 Show More

iFeatures are an old, but powerful Feature of Inventor.   Since the age of this functionality, you can only place iFeatures in already existing bodies, but not start a new body with an iFeature.   Starting a new body with an iFeature like you do e.g. with an extrusion shouldn't be too much of an effort and probably do for a JDI.   This could be very helpful in multi-body-parts. Also when you want to use iFeatures in Factory Assets. Show More

The latitude and longitude labels for adjusting light positioning in Inventor studio is incorrect. Whilst adjusting the respective values does change the correct light position, latitude moves the light horizontally and longitude moves the light vertically, the orientations of the adjustment sliders are however wrong. The longitude slider moves left and right whereas it should move up and down and vice versa for the latitude.    Because of this, you can only set a latitude within 180 degrees rather than the necessary 360. You can also set the longitude to a value greater than 90 degrees which makes up for the missing 180 degrees in the latitude but is again incorrect.    Hoping this can be fixed rather quickly as it's a simple error but making some essential inventor rendering rather difficult 😞  @johnsonshiue  Show More

This time the question from a key Autodesk Inventor user was if it was possible to create a add-in that represents the sweep length in a parameter. With the command "Sweep length" a User parameter is created with the name of the sweep and with the value the length of the selected sweep feature path. Maybe this is a good addition for future releases of Autodesk Inventor. Show More

Inventor Sketch Block Library.   There was a question on the Autodesk Inventor Forum, about a missing command that will add sketchblocks from a predefined block library into a Autodesk Inventor part.   The first part shown in the movie is the library part and is stored in the library folder. This part contains of three blocks.   The second part shown in the movie is the normal part that contains of no blocks.   To add blocks from the library into the part, you use the command: "Get Block From Library", found in the Tools Ribbon of Inventor.   The same idea exists in the 2d drawing environment already, where you have the possibility to import or place sketched symbols into a drawing from a library drawing.   Maybe this is a good idea to implement in future releases of Inventor.     Show More

The BIM Collaboration Format, BCF for short, is used for the coordination and model-based communication of interdisciplinary content in the BIM working method. The file format is supported by all major BIM authoring tools (Revit, ArchiCAD, Allplan, Tekla, Plancal, DDS CAD, etc.) and checking programs (Solibri, Tekla BIM Sight, Navisworks, etc.). It is therefore absolutely platform-independent and an essential pillar of the Open BIM method. This standard was developed by buildingSMART, you can find their description here (https://technical.buildingsmart.org/standards/bcf/). A list of programs that support BCF is also provided by buildingSMART (https://technical.buildingsmart.org/resources/software-implementations/).     Das BIM Collaboration Format, kurz BCF, dient zur Abstimmung und modellbasierten Kommunikation interdisziplinärer Inhalte in der BIM Arbeitsweise. Das Dateiformat wird von allen gängigen BIM Authoring Tools (Revit, ArchiCAD, Allplan, Tekla, Plancal, DDS CAD, usw.) und Prüfprogrammen (Solibri, Tekla BIM Sight, Navisworks, usw.) unterstützt. Es ist somit absolut plattformunabhängig und eine wesentliche Säule der Open BIM Methode. Dieser Standard wurde von buildingSMART entwickelt, hier finden Sie deren Beschreibung (https://technical.buildingsmart.org/standards/bcf/). Eine Liste der Programme, die BCF unterstützen, wird ebenfalls von buildingSMART angeboten (https://technical.buildingsmart.org/resources/software-implementations/) Show More

Would be good to enable Vault View Markup overlay in Inventor Drawing Environment again, similar or better like as it was in Inventor 2012 with "Open Inventor Markup". This workflow no longer works, because the Vault markups are saved as a "dataset" in Vault and no longer in the DWF file. Show More

It would be nice if we had the option (checkbox or otherwise) to also copy a drawing associated with a part within Inventor. I will often be working in an assembly where I am utilizing a released (locked) part/assembly that I need to modify. Currently if I want to copy the drawing and part/assembly I need to copy design the part in Vault or through Inventors Copy design feature. It would be nice if I could utilize the 'Save and Replace' feature and also copy the associated drawing and possible IPN without having to copy design and replace that file. Show More

Need to be able to set in a template the custom iProperties needed so they are there on New just like any other template.  This is required for Vault Data Standard to work with custom iProperties.  Since there is no way to create the properties in a template that are needed for ERP and use with Vault, Data Standard fails and will not function properly.  Already submitted an idea to Vault ideas suggesting to create properties on the fly and it was rejected.  So the only way that Cable & Harness will work with Data Standard is if you do not use any custom iProperties.  At the moment the only way to do this is by using the API to create them. Show More

 The implementation of a dual-pane view for our iLogic coding interface, iproperties, and Bill of Materials screen. This innovative feature would facilitate simultaneous access to the coding and updating screens, as well as the model and model tree. By eliminating the need to switch between screens when updating iLogic rules, the Bill of Materials, or other components, this advanced view would significantly enhance the workflow and efficiency of users. Show More

Autodesk Desktop App was waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay better compared to Autodesk Access and it actually worked. Autodesk Access does not show me all the latest updates, only some useless ones. I now need to go check online from time to time to see if there are any new updates for Vault, Inventor, Navisworks, Recap and Autocad. Super annoying. New workflow: Open all applications, check build number / versions, go online and search for the correct applications and see if there are any updates VS open Desktop App and immediately see only the programs that is currently installed and view available updates. Feels like we are moving backwards Autodesk... Let's bring back the Desktop App and get rid of Autodesk Access and continue moving forwards in life. Show More

I would love if there was a way to save a Content Center Advanced Search.  Once saved, I can then tweak it so I can use it to find other parts instead of having to recreate the Advanced Search every time I need a part.     I was thinking we could have something similar to the My Search Folder in Vault.   Show More

The idea that I'm keeping is already actually there in PTC Creo, which is called Manikin, Inventor should also have similar features, as I am working mostly in vehicle design so importing the STEP file of human model and then forcefully trying to constraint it to the sitting position is very difficult.   Anyway I am loving the Inventor, kudos to all the developers, you guys are the best  Show More

Idea: Upgrade Inventor's IFC export function to official version supported by ISO 16739-1:2018 - IFC4 ADD2 TC1. Include an import function with AnyCAD to deal with this file format. Show More

Hi! The Content is  now:   Assembly Drawing Part Presentation   No one needs "Presentation" all day long, but "Sheet Metal" is needed. Or make the selection customizable.         Show More

I was missing the possibility in the Autodesk Inventor Software to easily trim solid bodies by only selecting sketch entities or work-planes. With the command Easy split this is now possible. As you can see you can either select a single sketchline, sketch-spline or work-plane. The command will only split all the bodies in the part but will not remove them as the trim command is intended to work.   Maybe this is worth for implementation in future releases of Inventor. Show More