3DF Zephyr vs Autodesk Inventor
| 3DF Zephyr | Autodesk Inventor | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Paid from | €199/mo | |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Deployment | desktop | |
| Orthophoto export | Yes | |
| Point cloud export | Yes | |
| Ground control points | Yes | |
| GIS data export | Yes | |
| Free image limit | 50 images | |
| Platform access | Microsoft Windows | |
| Parametric modeling | Yes | |
| Modeling method | hybrid | |
| Assembly design | Yes | |
| Sheet-metal tools | Yes | |
| Surface modeling | Yes | |
| Cloud collaboration | Yes | |
| Supported platforms | Windows | |
| File import and export | Import: Autodesk states Inventor supports opening non-native CAD data. Export formats documented for parts include DWG, DWF/DWFx, IGES, JT, OBJ, RFA, SAT, STEP, STL, CATIA V5, Parasolid, and Pro/ENGINEER; assemblies additionally include RVT. Drawing formats include DWG, IDW, DWF/DWFx, and DXF. Format support varies by data type and version. | |
| Modeling dimension | 3D | |
| Direct modeling | Yes | |
| Simulation tools | Yes | |
| File format support | DWG |
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