Share

Spread Sheet File Editor (What's New in 2025)

Learn about new option for setting your default spreadsheet editor.

A new drop-down box was added to the "General" tab of the "Application Options", allowing the specification of the default editor for opening spreadsheet files. If the "Spread Sheet File Editor" is set to an application that is not installed, a prompt dialog will be displayed.

If LibreOffice is installed on your system, you have the following three options available:

  • Automatic: Initially, Inventor searches for MS Excel. If it's not found, it then looks for LibreOffice.
  • Microsoft Excel: Inventor searches for MS Excel only.
  • LibreOffice: Inventor only looks for LibreOffice Inventor exclusively searches for LibreOffice.
Note: When changing the editor, it is necessary to close and reopen Inventor for the changes to take effect.

Markdown card metadata

For more information see General Tab Reference (Application Options).

Microsoft Excel XLSX Format Support

The Microsoft Excel XLSX format is now supported and is the default format for modifying files such as Threads, Clearances, or Sheet Metal Bend Tables. Files can be saved in the XLSX format, and Inventor will prioritize and use the XLSX file first.

Parent page: General

Was this information helpful?