With dozens of features and options in Autodesk software, it is normal to feel overwhelmed or get stuck on a project due to an error in settings or lack of knowledge. We have pulled our top 5 Inventor and AutoCAD tips of 2021. These have helped Autodesk users improve their efficiency and avoid roadblocks when […]

Check out this review to understand the past trainings and the next steps that we will cover in this blog. In the first webinar session of this series, we went over how to get started with Visual Studio. Our second session walks through how to create basic geometry in Inventor API. Finally, the last session covers pushing values to inventor parameters.    In this blog, we […]

Inventor 2022 introduced the Simplify tool as the revamped and streamlined version of the Shrinkwrap tool. This gave the same benefits and functionality as the Shrinkwrap tool, but in a much more streamlined form. With these new improvements and added features, it is much easier to use and add to your current workflow. What does […]

In an effort to align with their initiative to retire multi-user offerings, Autodesk has released an update to their CFD licensing options.    Why are these changes happening?  Autodesk is retiring licensing based on serial numbers and transitioning to plans that are based on users. This transition to Named–User Licensing provides each CFD user dedicated access to high-level capabilities of Autodesk CFD […]

Autodesk has announced Flex, a pay-as-you-go buying option, as a part of their initiative to provide flexible purchasing options that align usage with value. Flex merges the benefits of a named user model with the option of pay as you go and is available starting September 24, 2021. Not only does this option allow occasional […]

Sketch symbols are used to create custom sketch symbols that are unique to the industry you work in, so you can communicate your design intent. The name “sketch symbol” may be misleading because a lot of users might think the sole purpose of this tool is to just sketch symbols. If you are limiting the […]

Prior to the release of Autodesk’s Inventor Professional 2022, Inventor users were limited to sharing only Revit Families (.RFA) file formats to Architects or Building Information Model (BIM) consultants through the BIM Content export environment in Inventor. NOW, users can natively generate a Revit Project File (.RVT) from Inventor and retain associativity when collaborating between […]

How To Use Custom User Coordinate Systems (UCS) with Inventor Assembly for Inventor Professional The origin within an Inventor assembly or part is a feature not often thought of. The origin is assigned 3 planes, 3-axis, and a point that can be referenced throughout your file. The Inventor UCS feature allows professionals to use the […]

An Introduction to Inventor Shrinkwrap In Autodesk Inventor, there is not a lot of information about the Simplification window and the Shrinkwrap feature. A quick note: starting in Inventor 2022, under the Simplification window, the Shrinkwrap tool is replaced with a new tool called “Simplify”. Think of Simplify as Inventor Shrinkwrap 2.0 version since it […]

Trying to find a quick an easy way to send Inventor files to Fusion 360? Autodesk has made it even easier! In addition to the already existing bi-directional workflow, AnyCAD, the new Inventor 2022 to Fusion 360 Interoperability workflow is already built-in to Inventor 2022 without any previous setup. With the click of a button, […]