Autodesk Inventor

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Runs on Windows.

Autodesk Inventor is ranked #19 of 148 in 3D modeling software on The Geeks Club. It runs on Windows. There is no free plan. A free trial is offered.

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Free plan: No
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.

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Displayed pricing: The page shows monthly, annual, and 3-year price placeholders rather than figures.
Free trial: Inventor is available as a free 30-day trial.
Free tier limits: The page describes a 30-day free trial, not a permanent free tier.
Refund policy: Annual and multi-year subscriptions have a 30-day return policy; monthly subscriptions have 15 days.
Supported OS: Inventor runs on Microsoft Windows.
Install limit: A subscription allows installation on up to 3 computers or other devices.
Use restriction: Only the named user can sign in and use the software on one computer at a time.
Previous versions: Subscribers can install and use the 3 previous versions.
Support benefits: Subscription and Flex purchases include 8x5 support, single sign-on, and usage reporting.
Online support: Autodesk provides 24x7 online support options and resources.
Admin features: Flex includes default group assignments for simplified user management.
AI security: Autodesk states that its AI development, deployment, and use are responsible, ethical, and secure.
Design integrations: Inventor connects with Revit family data, Vault, Factory Design Utilities, and Inventor Nastran.
Automation integrations: Inventor supports iLogic, its API, and Autodesk Platform Services for automation and ecosystem connections.

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