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In an Inventor assembly you want to be able to select a component and open the sub-assembly it's in. Or find this sub-assembly in the Model browser.
Inventor won't create any new files and opening some file types may result in a 'Cannot load library dll' error.
New to Inventor 2025, the Model State can be changed in the Representations...dialog box
Need to determine if your 3D Part will be able to print? Learn how you can set up the size of your build plate for your 3D printer in Autodesk Inventor.
46:16Explore the newest features and enhancements introduced in the 2026 release of Autodesk Inventor and Vault.
41:53Tired of manual data entry in Inventor? IMAGINiT expert Rusty Belcher demonstrates how iLogic can automate workflows, reduce repetitive tasks, and ensure data consistency.
41:38IMAGINiT experts, Mark Flayler and Tom Coons as they explore how to get the most out of the Autodesk PD&M Collection.
56:31Inventor is an amazing tool, but no matter how familiar you are with its capabilities, there’s always something new to learn! Whether it be a new command or feature you were unaware of, these fun tips
51:27IMAGINiT expert, Rusty Belcher shares even MORE things you didn't know Inventor could do in part two of this webcast. Discover Things You Didn't Know Inventor Could Do - Part 1 https://resources.imag
Autodesk Inventor offers multiple methods for selecting items using a window.
Running Inventor on secondary monitor and/or using a non-recommended monitor display scale can cause this behavior.
Users unintentionally check out files and check them in creating an unnecessary new version in the Vault. This creates unnecessary checkouts, adds risk of unintended file edits.
It may be possible to get the correct Model State custom iProperty value to show in an assembly BOM or Parts List. Here's what you need to know and do.
Detailed explanation of Inventor Content Center: Databases vs. Models
To Break Link between the part/assembly and its associated .fres file simulation results, follow these steps.
Some Inventor IPN presentation files display more components in an Explosion View (Snapshot View) in 2023 and newer vs. Inventor 2020. Here's what you need to know and do.
2:31Considering training with IMAGINiT on Autodesk Vault? See what your Inventor and AutoCAD users will learn about Vault in our hands-on training with this sneak peek.
How to find under defined Degrees of Freedom in Assemblies in Autodesk Inventor
Incomplete solid bodies can cause errors during analysis, difficulties with operations such as Boolean functions, unpredictable behavior in assemblies, and potential software crashes
When saving an Inventor 2024 assembly, the file name extension changes from the standard assembly extension (.iam) to .ipt.iam.