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I think I need to vent but also I want to know if this is just a me problem

Ever since windows 11 got rolled out I am confronted with constant freezes. At least 10 times a Day Inventor just freezes and the only fix is to kill the task and restart. Since then IT completly reinstalled everything on the mashine, and since that did not work i got a completely new high end Workstation. And the problems persist. It just happens randomly. It does not matter if I have opened a large assembly with thousands of cross dependencies or just a simple sheet metal part based on one simple sketch. Inventor just freezes. There is no way to reproduce this dependably, it just happens.

We are currently on the latest version of Inventor 2024. Is any one else experiencing this? Did someone maybe find a solution? Because as you probably already know: the autodesk Support seems to be just as bad as my Inventor is.

How is this company still in buisness?

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u/Fineras — 15 hours ago

Is there a way to convert large Inventor assembly drawings into DWG files?

Is there a way to convert large Inventor assembly drawings into DWG files?

It takes too long to convert large assembly drawings to DWG.

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u/Unhappy-Ear4855 — 3 days ago

Struggling to model an aerofoil adapter in Inventor: maker said “two lofts, no guide curves” but I can’t get it working

I’m trying to recreate the adapter shown in the left and middle attached images. my failed attempt proof of concept is image 3. The original maker told me:

“I usually loft two sketches for these adapters with no guide curves. I just use a tangent condition and play around with the weighting."

I understand the basic idea, but I can’t get my model to loft at all.

My current approach was:

  1. Sketch the bottom aerofoil profile
  2. Sketch the top aerofoil/plate profile
  3. Try to connect the front and rear curves using vertical 3D sketch lines as guide curves
  4. Loft between the two profiles

The issue is that the guide curves don’t seem to snap cleanly to the profiles, and they don’t control the loft properly. The result either fails or gives a bad shape.

I also don’t understand how the original model gets the smooth curved front and rear vertical lines. What sketch are they part of?

I made a simple proof-of-concept model, but I’m clearly missing something in the setup because it doesnt work (shown in image)

How do I actually loft the two aerofoils too get the nice curve, noting the top aerofoil is slightly bigger than the bottom.

Any help would be massively appreciated. I’m pretty stuck on this one.

u/Terrible_Corner4396 — 3 days ago

Benchmark

how long should it take a beginner draftsman to model this part (in its respective components), make an assembly, and make all the prints. I’m just starting out as a draftsman coming from machining school so I have some good knowledge on cad but I’m no expert. I just want to see where I’m at skill-wise

u/spankmasterXXL — 3 days ago

Why cant inventor open files in project ?

Hi all,

long time inventor user but is still get hung up on some file organizing. I have a project file that keeps on growing, and I wanted to subdivide/organize some files. After moving some files in to a subfolder (in the main workspace file) in can't open in at all ? I thought the project file searched all subfolders under the \workspace ? I am used to re-linking some missing files in the assembly but never had it just not open like this. Any help would be great

u/terry-tickle-tities — 6 days ago
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Autodesk Vault Thin Client View UI Limitations

Good day

Does anyone knows if or how Vault Professiona 2025l Folder views can be customized/modified to display choosen columns applicable to content within a folder, specified file states, user ecurity permisions (SSO), and or file properties?

I am primarily interested in being able to lock and display different columns of file data in multiple Vault Profesional 2025 Thin Client folders.

Thank you

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u/ZIMZUM83 — 6 days ago

3d sheet metal modeling

I have a bit of experience in inventor, but not the sheet metal side of it, is it that difficult to learn if you already have a good bit of knowledge in inventor? I got offered a job with this and I'm worried about the difference in sheet metal compared to what I know, tia

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u/Living_Opposite341 — 8 days ago

Hi everyone, I’m learning Autodesk Inventor and I’m having trouble converting this 2D drawing into a 3D model. Would someone be willing to help create the solid model or show the main modeling steps? Even screenshots or the feature order would help a lot. Thank you!

u/StandardOk713 — 8 days ago
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Missing imported parts from Inventor...

I have several linked libraries in one Autodesk Inventor project. I am trying to open the main .iam of that project in 3DS Max, but there are several components from those linked libraries missing in the imported .iam. Is there a solution to ensure all components are present?

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u/kingxtc — 7 days ago

Ipt files to dxf files

I have a bunch of robotics components for laser cutting but the problem is they are only available in 3D .IPT form they are actually many components loke this and the technician who work in this laser cutting factory asked me for .DXF 2D files of the components.

Im newbie and tbh i have zero knowledge but im open to learn. Is there easy way i can come through this and convert he files easily?? I have tried oneshape but can't make through it.

component 1

component 2

I have added the drive links for reference.

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u/staunchleftist — 10 days ago
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i need to make this transition in 3d on inventor, im just having alot of trouble picturing it and how i could make it, any help is appreciated

having alot of difficulty

u/Ninetybaby — 10 days ago

Red edges on assembly

Hello,

I have an assembly with a frame (from frame generator) and stiffeners.

https://preview.redd.it/hzt5ufp57q0h1.png?width=1473&format=png&auto=webp&s=e6d6d23914d8d77c954d4d8ebd6853fa00fc674f

I updated the frame size, everything went well, but the stiffeners are now with red edges (see image bellow)

There is no error on the assembly or part tree, there was no warning, from all of the parts i have on the assembly, this is the only one where this has happened. (i have multiple copies, all of them like this). Also, on the drawing it's everything okay, no warnings either.

Does anyone know what this means?

Thank you!

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u/puddingflan — 10 days ago
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Technical drawings for modelling and assembly practice.

Hey everyone,

I’ve been building a set of technical drawings for anyone who wants real modeling practice, assembly practice, and mechanical motion simulation for learning engineering or improving their design skills — fun but challenging.

So far I’ve made:

  • V6 Engine Technical Drawings
  • 7 Cylinder Radial Engine Blueprint Project
  • Go Kart Technical Drawings

If anyone is into CAD projects or wants something practical to model and learn from, I’d appreciate feedback or thoughts.

If you're interested please DM because i cant post link here

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u/Active-Difficulty449 — 9 days ago

Help! Scissor lift

Hi,

I’m building a battery-powered scissor lift in Autodesk Inventor for a school project, but I can’t get the actuator and constraints to work correctly.

The actuator moves, but the whole lift does not properly go up/down. I think the actuator placement or constraints are wrong.

Dimensions:
- Length: 1590 mm
- Width: 1140 mm
- Min height: 180 mm
- Max height: around 955 mm

If anyone thinks they can help, I can send the Inventor files, screenshots, and sketches.

I’d really appreciate any help. Thanks!

u/Rich_Revenue_9608 — 12 days ago

Everything here is all one solid body, i am trying to make each "duct,elbow etc" a separate component so i can make an IDW for each one. I am having great difficulty to do this. I believe because its all one body and the person who made this didn't put each piece separate? can someone please help

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u/Ninetybaby — 13 days ago

Lifting and lowering mechanism

Can some one help me design a mechanism for a extension of a platform that when lowers tucks away underneath the main platform ?
It would be for a drone spraying trailer and the drone would land on that extension and be lowered and tucked away underneath the main platform

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u/Mission-Culture8531 — 14 days ago