Create an Add-In in Autodesk Inventor: Getting Started with the API

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May 07, 2026, 10:00am PDT

If you’ve ever looked at repetitive tasks in Autodesk Inventor and thought “this should be automated,” this is where that journey actually starts.

In this KETIV Virtual Academy session, Philip Cox walks through the fundamentals of creating your first Inventor add-in using Visual Studio and the Inventor SDK. This isn’t theory. You’ll see how to connect your development environment to Inventor, use Autodesk’s provided templates, and begin building functionality that extends what Inventor can do out of the box.

We’ll focus on the practical setup steps that tend to slow people down early on. Where to find the SDK, how to install the right tools, and how to get your add-in to actually run inside Inventor. If you’re new to the API or looking to move beyond iLogic into more scalable automation, this session gives you a clear starting point.

Agenda

  • Introduction to Inventor Add-Ins
  • What they are and when to use them
  • Setting Up the Development Environment
  • Connecting Visual Studio to Autodesk Inventor
  • Installing and Using the Inventor SDK
  • Where to find it and how to configure it properly
  • Working with Add-In Templates
  • VB and C# starter templates and how they’re structured
  • Running Your First Add-In
  • Getting your code to execute inside Inventor
  • Next Steps in Automation
  • How this foundation leads into more advanced workflows

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