What are the top 3 user pitfalls when migrating data from AutoCAD to Inventor? Inventor and AutoCAD have different tools, terminology, and workflows, which can make the migration a challenge. Watch this video to discover the top 3 pitfalls to avoid to ensure a smooth transition.
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Issue: Ability to add design notes and documentation to parts (IPT) and assemblies (IAM) files. Causes: Track design changes with notes and documentation at the file level
Causes: Assembly is required for the representation of an item, only a part is needed. (Example: assembly file provided by vendor can be simplified to a part for insertion into design.)
After migration Inventor is slower than before, opening inventor, creating a new drawing, home page, among other examples takes longer.
Inventor 2026's title bar can now show the Model State scope after the active Model State name.
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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
58:43Inventor remains one of the most widely used and most popular tools in the Autodesk collection. No matter how experienced you are, there's always something new to discover!
Issue: Easy way to open components from assembly on drawing view. Causes: Multiple steps required to open a component of an assembly used in drawing.
Unable to export to Revit RFA or RVT or import an RVT file in Inventor.
The Inventor Mark command does not align with Sketch text when using the "Strokes" style.
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4:51Get a look at what we cover in our Introduction to Autodesk Inventor 2026 for Experienced 3D CAD users.
Creating a new file from a Sheetmetal template the following error pops up
Inventor users receive a 'Unable to upload the shared view. Please try again.' error in the Shared View Panel or an 'Invalid or expired OAuth token detected' error. Here's what you need to know.
Issue: Adding image logo to title block causes 3rd party link. Causes: 3rd Party link require image to be added as a separate file to the Vault.
