Top reasons
AutoCAD and Inventor
work better together
Produce 3D models from existing 2D mechanical
designs
Add another dimension to source geometry
created in AutoCAD by producing associative
3D Inventor parts. Use 3D models for advanced
simulation, collision checking, renderings,
and NC toolpaths–plus a number of additional
downstream applications. You can always choose
the right tool for the job with associative DWG™
workflows that enable seamless movement
between 2D and 3D. Even if the geometry
changes in AutoCAD, the Inventor part will
update automatically.
Design electrical and mechanical systems
concurrently
Keep electromechanical projects cohesive
by creating links between AutoCAD Electrical
and Inventor. It only takes two steps to link
project files and make them associative. This
connection means that design changes sync
between products. In addition, you can get a
catalog of 3D parts mapped to components of
the electrical schematic–along with automated
wire connections and harness layouts–from the
Inventor Installer.
Create native DWG documentation and drawings
DWG files created in Inventor or AutoCAD work
across platforms, so you can easily generate
drawing views and documentation from 3D
models in AutoCAD. Then view, plot, and measure
Inventor data right inside AutoCAD. If you go
back and change the model, you won’t need to
make any manual updates because drawing views
stay linked to associated parts and assemblies.
Share drawing templates between Inventor and
AutoCAD
You can improve productivity by using the same
drawing templates across both AutoCAD and
Inventor. Creating a DWG template from any
AutoCAD file is as simple as opening it in Inventor
and specifying a new standard.
“Now, the design template includes all the experts’
know-how within the 3D model—anyone can draw a
product that only experts could handle previously.
The impact is huge.” — Hirokazu Sobajima,
Engineering Division, Development Department,
Matsunaga Manufactory
Generate 3D representations of 2D factory
layouts
Factory Design Utilities allow you to open legacy
DWG facility layouts and add factory intelligence
to those drawings in AutoCAD. This additional
data is needed for analyzing layouts and
generating reports and can be used to populate a
3D layout in Inventor. Links established between
2D AutoCAD drawings and 3D layouts keep data
in sync across platforms.
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Two powerful tools, one powerful pair. Maximize the
capabilities of your CAD software with 2D and 3D
workflows that work together. See how associativity
between AutoCAD and Inventor allows you to improve
design efficiency and get more from your models.
