To Import AutoCAD Files with the Insert Command

The following file types can be imported into an open Inventor file using the appropriate Insert command:

• 2D DWG and DXF files can be used in Inventor sketches to create features:

  • On the ribbon, click Sketch tab Insert panel ACAD.
  Note: By default, geometry imported using the Insert AutoCAD File command has the endpoint constrained. Disable this option as required.

• 3D DWG and DXF files can be used in Inventor 3D sketches to create features:

  • In part (.ipt) files: On the ribbon, click Sketch tab Insert panel ACAD.
  Note: Make sure Constrain End Points is selected to connect the endpoints of the imported geometry.

• From a Part file, click Manage tab Insert panel Import to import SAT and IGES files into Inventor files.

• Image files can be imported into Inventor files by clicking Sketch tab Insert panel Image.

• OLE Objects can be imported into Inventor files by clicking Manage tab Insert panel Insert Object.