Key features of Inventor

Image of an industrial machine design in Inventor

Parametric modeling

Focus on design as you create and edit your 3D models with an intuitive user interface

Assembly modeling

See how your design will fit and perform at the assembly level

Drawing creation

Quickly create clear, accurate, detailed drawings for manufacturing

Shared view collaboration

Collaborate with key stakeholders on your designs from any device

Work with non-native data

Directly open designs created from other CAD systems with no translation necessary

BIM interoperability

Read and author Revit data as you participate in BIM projects

Design configurations

Speed your 3D modeling process by rapidly creating new configurations of your designs

Automated frame design

Quickly create and simulate 3D models of your weld frame designs

Sheet metal

Design and prepare complex sheet metal products for manufacturing

Model-based definition

Include manufacturing information in your 3D model for downstream applications

Content center

Choose your standard components from a comprehensive customizable library

Shape Generator

Create and evaluate high-performing design options in minutes

What’s new in Inventor 2023

The latest release of Inventor® 3D CAD software is packed with user-requested updates and enhancements to help manage your design process, speed your connected engineering workflows, and reduce repetitive tasks.

New features of Inventor 2023

Fusion 360 interoperability

Quickly access and launch Inventor-to-Fusion 360 workflows, including generative design, simulation, electronics, and manufacturing. (video: 1:10 min.)


Revit data exchange enhancements

Securely share data between Revit building design software and Inventor using an improved approach for seamless BIM (Building Information Modeling) and MCAD (mechanical CAD) interoperability. (video: 48 sec.)


Part modeling enhancements

Better prepare your designs for manufacturing with the new mark command, updates to sheet metal export, and support for dimensional tolerances in additional features. (video: 55 sec.)


Assembly modeling enhancements

Gain more control of your bill of material and manage tolerances. Enhancements also include performance and productivity improvements for graphics and large assemblies. (video: 54 sec.)


Documentation enhancements

Get a clearer understanding of your design going into production with updates to view creation, model-based definition, and 3D annotations. (video: 55 sec.)


More features of Inventor

Product design

Parametric modeling

Drive the design intent of your model with sketch constraints, dimensions, and intelligent formulas for parameters. (video: 3:01 min.)


Assembly modeling

Assess the fit and function of your assemblies and check for interferences as you build relationships between components. (video: 2:43 min.)


Drawing creation 

Quickly place appropriate views and annotations in your drawings for manufacturing in Inventor or AutoCAD. (video: 3:07 min.)