Autodesk Inventor format (Windows only)

Autodesk DirectConnect lets you import Autodesk Inventor® part (*.ipt) and assembly (*.iam) files into supported Autodesk software. Exporting to Autodesk Inventor is not supported at the moment.

Software prerequisites

Install the Autodesk product where you plan to import files using this format. (The Autodesk DirectConnect software installs at the same time.) The software does not require an Autodesk DirectConnect license to import this file format. But, ensure that you have Inventor 2008, Inventor 2009, or Inventor View installed and licensed on the same machine.

NoteTo enable this translator on systems where no licensed Autodesk Inventor 2008 or 2009 product is available, download and install the free Inventor View product from http://www.autodesk.com/inventorview.

Type of data imported

We import NURBS for this file format. The software maintains following additional information on import:

BREP Bodies
Data organization
Tolerances and units
Material Colors and simple transparency

Limitations

WorkSources, Display Meshes, and 2D/3D Sketches get automatically excluded when importing an Autodesk Inventor® file. Some cylindrical surfaces (pipes) do not trim properly.