As described in https://help.autodesk.com/view/INVNTOR/2023/ENU/?guid=GUID-68FCAD0E-93BD-4D90-B9FE-9CF82AA4E64D, there are several global options for adjusting how Inventor triangulates surfaces when exporting to STL. These allow one to create an STL with few or many triangles:   For some applications (particularly using STL triangles in non-Autodesk simulations), it is critical to control the triangulation on various surfaces in the model. In principle, the existing global settings permit this. However, there is often also a constraint on the total number of STL triangles. At the moment, Inventor forces one to choose a single set of global triangulation parameters to balance these two needs.   My suggestion is to borrow a feature from elsewhere in Inventor to let the user locally alter the triangulation parameters for any face or set of faces. This would be nearly identical to the Local Mesh Control tool in the Stress Analysis Environment. See https://help.autodesk.com/view/INVNTOR/2023/ENU/?guid=GUID-B73B2C75-4AA4-4F9E-9BC4-4AB8D26C1765 for details. Here is the example part from above with a locally-adjusted Stress Analysis mesh that illustrates the kind of changes that the new local-STL-triangulation tool would permit:     Show More

It would be really nice to have a search bar when linking parameters so it is easier to find the parameter you need.  Especially when you have a couple hundred parameters to scroll through.      Show More

The default 'Angle' unit-of-measure in my 'Standard' template is det to 'degrees' but anytime I import a cad file this unit of measure changes to 'radians'. It would be nice if the unit of measure remained as specified in the template. Show More

In Autodesk Inventor, I would like to see easier access to iProperties. A potential solution would be a dockable window, similar to the “Model Browser.” This would allow users to input the necessary data immediately, leading to a faster and more organized workflow. Additionally, it would be great if users could choose which iProperties are displayed, similar to the “iLogic Form Editor.” This would provide a clear and customizable overview for everyone. It would also be useful to specify which iProperties are applicable for specific clients, as these can sometimes vary. The same applies to different environments, such as “Assembly” and “Sheet Metal.” Furthermore, the ability to set mandatory fields or default values would be beneficial. By mandatory fields, I mean that a user wouldn't be able to close the part until certain iProperties are filled in. Default values would allow for pre-filled data, further speeding up the process. An additional feature could be the option to add buttons to this panel, linked to an iLogic rule. This would enable users to trigger specific actions with a single click. Show More

Hello,   This is the example, which is the base for my improvement requests: I have two parts that I need to position more often to each other. But there are two ways (design A and design B) to do this. Therefore, I create 4 iMates. One for the z-direction, one for the y-direction and two iMates for the x-direction due to the two designs.   The position of the glyphs of the iMates aren’t changeable. Sometimes there are two glyphs on the same position (e.g. the two iMates for the x-direction). When I Alt+Dragging an iMate from part 1 and want to set it on an iMate of part 2, whose glyph is behind another iMate, then a selection window will appear. But I can’t choose the second iMate, because the command aborts as soon as I select it. It would be nice, if -The selection in the window would work, or -I could change the position of the glyphs or if the glyphs were placed where I selected the face, axis etc. when I created the iMate, or -I could connect the iMates to each other in the model browser (this isn’t my prioritized solution   I miss the names of iMates - When I select a component - As an information behind the mate (to know if the parts are positioned in design A or B) In the moment there is only the information which components are involved, but I need the components and the names of the iMates or at least that the iMates are highlighted in the model browser   It would be very helpful, if iMates with a filled matching list could only connect to iMates that are in the list. I think this is very important.   Show More

I use the work planes and work axis that come with a part extensively. I note that when a part is inserted into an assembly, that typically it is not coincident with the assembly work planes. It would be useful if it were. My work around is to unground it and constrain it to the assembly work planes. Show More

Many times I'll be asked to provide a quantity of components in part of an assembly. This should be a simple process, select a windowed area, and the application tells you how many items you've selected. Inventor does not have this very basic functionality.   Please consider adding a dialog box or field(s) at the bottom of the graphic window that provides this information.   Thanks! Show More

Workflow: Constraint/insert. Select both selections. Tick Lock Rotation. Press spacebar. The part is rotated 90° (repeat spacebar if necessary) Press Apply.   Show More

Workflow when constraining bolts: Start constraing,(insert) Select first constrain on bolt circular edge. Press CTRL+C. Select second constraint (a hole). Click Apply. (optional?) Press CTRL+V. (Bolt appear, with first constraint selected) Select hole, Apply Ctrl-V Select hole, Apply Ctrl-V Select hole, Apply Ctrl-V   And so on...   Show More

In our company, we utilize a small corner radius for sheet metal output. Our laser cutting machine is unable to produce a minimum corner radius on its own.   The method involves using the flat pattern to apply only small radii to the sheet metal flat pattern, as there are no performance issues. Utilizing the feature option allows for the quick addition of a small radius to all sharp corners of the sheet metal. However, a problem consistently arises when the length of an edge is equal to the thickness of the sheet metal. I am very interested in understanding why the sheet metal corner round sometimes rounds the incorrect edges. This behavior also occurs in the sheet metal non-flat pattern.   Is there a way to provide an option for Inventor to ignore the incorrect edges?   Kind regards,   Jeroen   Show More

User wants a hole table optimization at short travel path. We know that this is basically a task of CAM software, but users would like to have the option of sorting the hole table according to different criteria. Currently, only sorting by description (hole type and diameter) is possible.   Show More

I want to place VIEW NAME in HOLE TABLE (as far as I know each table is attached to one defined view). It will ease reading drawings with more hole tables in one sheet. It can be made by editing each table (in the picture below) or (better) in hole table style as default. Currently option of placing any parameters in hole table title is greyed out (picture below). Show More

I would like it, to be possible to give my colleagues access to my own snippets. For Example, that when i create a snippet they only have to update their snippets, and have immediately access to the one i created. Of course it should work also in the other direction. Show More

I have several sketch symbols that do not preview well in the dialog box. After testing, I have narrowed down the culprit to the text field, prompted or regular text, not being included in the zoom extents.    If the text fields cannot be included, can lines set to sketch only affect the preview pane? Show More

You can attach a leader to a balloon, symbol, or dimension text. However, this feels like a hidden feature, because of how hard it is to find these hidden snap points with your cursor. While you're adding a leader and hovering near an object, all of its snap points should become visible. See the attached image. Show More

On this photo I already corrected it manually, BUT: When I add virtual components in a parts list of an assembly, they also show up in my browser. When I change the name in the parts list, the name in the browser stays the same. That can be very confusing after some changes; especially for colleagues. I don´t want to override manually or erase virtual components and recreate them! They should just synchronize!   Show More

Comes up in forums occasionally, being able to break dimension text would be great without having to add a solid so the break tool can be used Show More

I am loving the new separate colours feature in inventor 2025 & would really like to see it as a drawing view option for shaded views. currently i am taking .png screen shots & embedding the image in the drawing for clients. it would also be fantastic if the IPN environment supported this feature Show More

Hi everyone, When I create an Inventor drawing, it generates objects based on solids. But when I export an idw to ACAD dwg all lines get exploded, and there's no way to select objects, only lines. Is it possible to export from IDW to DWG keeping objets like solids without becoming a sheet full of losed lines? Thanks in advance!! Show More