Inventor Features

Design your project in 3D

Produce 3D visualizations without any integrating hardware.

Ability to create 2D and 3D drawings of your structure.

Ability to edit designs with a WYSIWYG editor

Create and animate the sequences of steps, materials and building crews needed to construct your building.

Allows users to create relationships between objects so design changes are dynamically updated

Access to basic tools for drawing, such as line, cirlce and polygon.

Create realistic 3D models of your design

Design your structure in 3D.

Produce 3D visualizations without any integrating hardware.

Ability to modify 3D primitives (parametric editing tools, free-form editing tools, symmetrical editing process, etc.)

Ability to access basic drawing tools (line, circle, polygons, etc.)

Ability to access basic editing tools (erase, trim, extend, undo, etc.)

Ability to access rendering tools (lighting tools, texture mapping, custom material creation, etc.)

probability model based on random variations of variables

Share and present designs

Allows users to save and share work in one project

Ability to import and export 2D and 3D files to the platform so your team can update designs and collaborate as needed.

Add keynotes, tags, dimensions and more to your document.

Store various types of documents within this platform.

Securely stores data to prevent data loss or breaches

Annotate your designs with various notes and tags.

Generate 2D drawings of your 3D models.

Extract information from objects, such as attributes and properties.

Ability to create models of various systems that need to be integrated into the structure.

Add reinforcement to vital points in the model of your structure.

Ability to detect clashing elements, such as electrical conduit or ductwork that run into a beam.

Allows users to utilize grading tools to design finished ground surfaces

Allows users to calculate cut and fill earthwork quantities between two surfaces.

Computer aided design to create precision drawings or technical illustrations

Provides a channel for team members to share media files, communicate, and work together

Import and export files in a number of different formats.

Ability to push or pull the surface of your model in order to get the desired shape.

View your model from any angle while you design and edit.

Tools that enable users to reshape, move or manipulate geometry.

Ability to conduct computational fluid dynamics and thermal analysis

Ability to conduct finite element analysis test

Ability to conduct kinematics and dynamic analysis of mechanisms

Simulate physical behavior for a design or structure

Ability to model discrete event simulation such as analyzing event-driven system models and optimizing performance characteristics such as latency, throughput, and packet loss.

Ability to model continous event simulation

Ability to conduct mechanical event simulation

Ability to model a manufacturing processes like casting, molding and die press forming

Ability to integrate with CAD and PLM software

model to predict fluid dynamics, not limited to airflow

simulation based on physical movement

Ability to learn and adapt from interactions with environment and data, and to model varying behavior over time.

Representing and explaining real systems and occurrences using math formulas, descriptions, and approaches

Model actions and effects based on autonomous agents in a system

stochastic model based on repeated random sampling

Ability to support a sufficient number of hardware developers (by default or through the use of custom drivers).

Support for custom interfaces designed around specific design tasks, by default (out of the box) or through user customization.

Support for multiple user interface customizations. Can store and recall interfaces as required by a specific user without closing the application and without the need for scripting knowledge.

Names of basic commands are clear and easy to understand. On-cursor documentation, such as tool tips and pop-up descriptions, provide clarification of icons and other user interface elements.

Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt.

Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary.

Provides the ability to generate 3D renderings from a text prompt.

Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.

Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.

Offers the ability to modify 3D primitives, including parametric editing tools, free-form editing tools, and symmetrical editing processes

Offers ease of use when accessing rendering tools such as lighting tools, texture mapping, and custom material creation

Provides ease of use when accessing basic drawing tools such as lines, circles, polygons, and other fundamental geometric shapes.

Offers ease of use when accessing basic editing tools like erase, trim, extend, undo, and more.

Provides ease of use when accessing basic text creation and modification tools such as font style, multi-line text, wrap-around text, justification, spell checker, etc.

Supports exporting designs to a variety of file formats, facilitating compatibility with other software and workflows.

Supports a variety of file formats for import, enabling users to incorporate external data into their designs.

Maintains compatibility with a variety of advanced design and imaging applications, ensuring integration and interoperability across different software platforms.

Maintains compatibility between current and previous versions of their file formats, allowing users to open and work with files created in older versions without issues.

Supports a range of file sizes, ensuring smooth performance even when working with large or complex designs.

Offers the ability to create custom commands or command aliases, change the active customization file, and configure command properties according to user preferences and workflow requirements.

Ability to create custom scripts to automate tasks, such as add standard layers or styles to a drawing, update the title block, or automate plotting tasks.

Ability to create custom menus, sub-menus, and contextual menus. Can create new toolbars and arrange menus in workspace.

Offers the ability to customize the user interface and tailor the workspace according to the users' specific needs and preferences.

Supports hardware developers by default or through the use of custom drivers, ensuring compatibility with various hardware configurations commonly used by designers and engineers.

Offers tailored interfaces for common tasks by default or through user customization, accommodating individuals' workflow needs and preferences.

Supports multiple user interface customizations, allowing users to store and recall interfaces as needed without closing the application or requiring scripting knowledge.

Basic commands have clear names and on-cursor documentation, like tooltips and pop-up descriptions, offers clarification of icons and other user interface elements.

Provide role/permission controls for secure collaboration across project teams

Store, manage, and share all design, documentation, and project data in one unified environment

Track and monitor efficient handling of all changes/transitions

Track information, qualifications, and contact details of subcontractors

Plan and coordinate all the resources, costs and time needed to execute assignments

Create, manage and track all task activities and progression

Share bid details, archive bids, and create bid requests to assist in bid solicitation and quote comparison

Create, design and manage workflows for repetitive tasks

Ability of websites, web applications, or mobile applications to function without an active internet connection

Access software remotely via mobile devices

Track, store, and access client contracts or licenses

Track and forecast costs across the building lifecycle, from design to construction and beyond

Generate accurate material takeoffs, project cost estimates, and budgeting reports

Record and follow the progress of every issue

Detects conflicts in the latest version when multiple users are editing a file at the same time

Monitor the progress of projects from start to finish

Detect and resolve conflicts between electrical systems and other building components

Provide tools for designing and modeling electrical systems (power distribution, wiring, panels)

Support seamless integration of electrical systems with mechanical and plumbing (MEP) designs

Offer simulation tools for electrical load analysis, capacity planning, and fault detection

Integrate electrical models with BIM and CAD platforms for holistic project collaboration

Enable integration with circuit design tools for detailed schematics and layout coordination

Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes

Helps create, plan and design construction models for AEC businesses

Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems

Plan availability and assign specific time slots for tasks and resources

A record of all activities within the system, including user access, changes made, etc.

Search and filter data across systems to locate required information by entering keywords or certain criteria

A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users

Pre-designed layouts that can be customized to match preferences and requirements

Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases

Primarily serving architecture, engineering, and construction industry professionals

Manage and track financials on a project-to-project basis

Track revisions and updates made to files and navigate between different versions

Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities

Estimate expected cost based on various factors before a project begins

Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns

Receive system updates as soon as any changes are made

Notifications that are delivered to users as soon as an event occurs

Graphical representation of data

Representation of any object in 3D

Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities

Configure existing workflows to meet your organization's needs

Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases

Process of checking different types of data for accuracy to avoid errors or inconsistencies

Graphical representation of data

Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.

Representation of any object in 3D

Estimate or forecast of a future scenario based on the study of present trends

Import and export data to and from software applications

Collaborate on creating a product by sharing and adjusting designs through a shared portal

Assemble applications and processes by dragging over and arranging pre-built components

Active monitoring of systems, applications, or networks

Track revisions and updates made to files and navigate between different versions

Interact with data visualization elements, such as charts and graphs, to drill down into data

Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes

Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems

Create, design and manage workflows for repetitive tasks

Capabilities within graphical user interfaces that allow users to interact directly with objects to perform a task

Develop potential scenarios to identify risks and opportunities

Capture, organize and track product-specific data and information in a centralized location

Predict future data based on historical data sets

Track and monitor efficient handling of all changes/transitions

Monitor and manage manufacturing and production processes.

Create labels for products that contain required information such as colors, sizes, dates, etc.

Centralized repository to store content and assets

Store, manage, and track all electronic documents in a centralized location

Receive data and information in real time

Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns

Automates and streamlines business processes by creating a sequence of predefined rules and actions that govern the flow of work

Create, save, and store files

Track and manage adherence to policies for any service, product, process, or supplier

Create, manage, and track policies and procedures within an organization

Visual representation of data using various graphical elements such as charts, graphs, maps & other visual aids

Alter the layout and content of reports

Create, design and modify the flow and processes of tasks in a project

View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data

Database containing variables, data, and templates for mathematical analysis

Create, manage, or update project workflows.

A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users

Organize and manage the accomplishments and development of employees or performance of applications or systems

Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases

Edit, touch up, and convert images for publishing

Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities

Ability to insert animations/transitions

Securely stores data to prevent data loss or breaches

Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes

Identify component attributes like servers, hardware, software, and manage relationships across all services

Highlight content and/or make notations about parts of content

Assemble applications and processes by dragging over and arranging pre-built components

Synchronizing data between two or more devices/systems and automatically updating changes to maintain consistency

Designed for 3D printing purposes

Pre-designed layouts that can be customized to match preferences and requirements

Using physical, mathematical, or logical models as a basis for simulations to generate data for managerial or technical decision-making

Intended to be used by manufacturers

Includes a variety of messaging formats including industry-specific (EDIFACT, HL7, X12)

Create, design and manage workflows for repetitive tasks

Track revisions and updates made to files and navigate between different versions

Store, manage, and track all electronic documents in a centralized location

Create, draw, and annotate graphical content directly within the software application

Ability to handle several projects simultaneously

Intended to be used by architects

Centralized repository to store content and assets

Provides a channel for team members to share media files, communicate, and work together

Collaborate on creating a product by sharing and adjusting designs through a shared portal

Automates and streamlines business processes by creating a sequence of predefined rules and actions that govern the flow of work

View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data

Graphical representation of data

Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.

Import, collect, and capture data from multiple sources

Estimate or forecast of a future scenario based on the study of present trends

A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users

Custom forms to streamline repetitious aspects of a document

Database of components and materials used in design templates

Track and manage adherence to policies for any service, product, process, or supplier

Add customized logos and colors to align with company branding

Create, save, and store files

Receive system updates as soon as any changes are made

Configure existing workflows to meet your organization's needs

Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases

Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns

A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users

Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities

Receive data and information in real time

Manage and handle various international currencies

Import, collect, and capture data from multiple sources

Form predictions based on past and present data/trends

Import and export data to and from software applications

Track and manage adherence to policies for any service, product, process, or supplier

Provides a channel for team members to share AI models, media files, communicate, and work together

Store, manage, and track all electronic documents in a centralized location

Customize data fields to support various needs and use cases

Estimate expected cost based on various factors before a project begins

Track and monitor efficient handling of all changes/transitions

View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data

Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems

Graphical representation of data

Configure existing workflows to meet your organization's needs

Pre-designed project plans that can be customized

Addition of necessary external data, applications, tools, or features

Track revisions and updates made to files and navigate between different versions

Create, save, and store files

A record of all activities within the system, including user access, changes made, etc.

Creating, assign, and track jobs and/or tasks for work orders

Scan barcodes to ensure accurate pricing and label tracking

Search and filter data across systems to locate required information by entering keywords or certain criteria

Plan and coordinate all the resources, costs and time needed to execute assignments

Centralized repository to store content and assets

Route documents and other data through one or more stakeholders for review and approval

Computer aided design to create precision drawings or technical illustrations

Manage and support multiple locations

Create, send, and track purchase orders and their statuses

Collaborate on creating a product by sharing and adjusting designs through a shared portal

Interact with data visualization elements, such as charts and graphs, to drill down into data

Monitor product stock levels

Process to track, record, and analyze expenses that occurred over the entire duration of a given project

Capture, organize and track product-specific data and information in a centralized location

Identify and track items using barcode tags or RFID (radio-frequency identification) tags

Identify component attributes like servers, hardware, software, and manage relationships across all services

Ensure that quality requirements and standards are met across production processes

Monitor and manage manufacturing and production processes.

Process of identifying, evaluating, mitigating, addressing and reporting on potential risks or uncertainties

Track parts inventory levels and manage re-stocking

Share and present designs

Collect, organize, and track inventory/product data including item numbers, descriptions, etc.

Integration of electrical and mechanical engineering to create hybrid systems

Discover patch statuses and vulnerabilities

The process of identifying, quantifying, and prioritizing the vulnerabilities in a system.

Information to prevent, understand and identify cyber threats

Representation of any object in 3D

Calculate rule-based prices for a product/service

Simulate physical behavior for a design or structure

For electrical engineering

For mechanical engineering

For civil engineering

Also known as indented BOM, a hierarchical representation of components, assemblies, and subassemblies needed to manufacture a product

An organized inventory of all data assets

Create, manage, and share one level of an assembly with the entire product team

Enables creation, management, and tracking of product requirements & features during product production/development

Manage the end-to-end production process for manufacturing operations

Material list of manufacturing parts and associated costs

Custom forms to streamline repetitious aspects of a document

Drawing and modeling designs within 2D flat dimensions

Create bills of materials

Access to a library of manufacturing parts, models, and specs