Files and Data

Project files, templates, data types, and how to work with them.

Topics in this section

File Types in Inventor
Understand the structure and use of part, assembly, presentation, and drawing files.
To Move the Design Data Folder
Consider placing this vital folder in a network location for convenient access by all team members.
About Add-ins and Load Behaviors
The available add-ins and their load behaviors are listed in the Add-in Manager dialog box.
About Template Files
Use them to standardize your design process and make it more efficient.
About iProperties
A set of attributes for each Inventor file such as part number, description and physical material. You can also create custom iProperties.
About Instance Properties
Assigned properties to individual component instances that are stored in the parent assembly.
Drawings
How they relate to the digital model
To Open or Import a File
How to handle some different file types
To Apply Updates to Files
How to control when updates are applied to files you are working on
To apply edits by other designers to assemblies (Refresh command)
To Insert or Break Links in Models and Drawings
You can link or embed external files in an Inventor model or drawing.
About Saving and Exporting Data
Supported file formats and some tips for best results
Share Files in Work Groups using Vault
Introducing the Vault project data management system
Manage the Model Browser
Learn how to reduce unused browser content.
Markups Browser Reference
The Markups browser displays all the sheet nodes of the marked-up DWF file and its associated markups.
Share Files Externally
Identifying Autodesk products that support design review outside your organization
Printing and Publishing
Outputting designs and drawings in 2D or 3D

Parent topic: Inventor Basics