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Overview

Work with a complete set of design and engineering tools

Inventor^® CAD software provides professional-grade 3D mechanical design, documentation and product simulation tools. Work efficiently with a powerful blend of parametric, direct, freeform and rules-based design capabilities.

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Inventor overview (video: 2.49 min.)
Automotive material process line
Commercial chiller model made by Mammoth Inc.
Stationary plant model from Balzer Pacific Equipment Co.
Automotive material process line
Trencher design by Mastenbroek

Share timely feedback with built-in collaboration tools

Collaborate with key stakeholders (video: 2.23 min.)

Work with anyone, anywhere, no matter what CAD software they use.
Use cloud-based design reviews to collect feedback from key stakeholders wherever they are.
Follow the entire product development lifecycle with one data model.

Satisfy demands for customised products and automated processes

Enable rapid assembly reconfigurations powered by iLogic.
Design efficiently using specialised tools for sheet metal and frame design.
Choose standard components from a customisable content library for bolted connections, gears, cams and more.

Design automation (video: 2 min.)

Workflows

See how Inventor works with other products.

Inventor + AutoCAD

Connect 2D and 3D workflows – use the right tool for every mechanical design job. (video: 1.39 min.)

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Inventor + Fusion

Explore a greater number of high-performing design alternatives – many that you would never think of on your own.(video: 2.15 min.)

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Inventor + Revit

Increase your sales opportunities while participating in BIM projects.(video: 2.10 min.)

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See what Inventor customers are doing

FS ELLIOTT

Customised products in minutes

Designer and manufacturer of oil-free compressors uses iLogic in Inventor to create complex impeller designs in minutes instead of days.

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PACIFIC NORTHERN

Seamless teamwork

Creator of customised jewellery displays and retail store fixtures uses Inventor mechanical design and 3D software to bridge the gap between its creative and mechanical teams.

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DIS-TRAN

Improve efficiency in engineering and design

Provider of steel and equipment for constructing high-voltage, open-air substations uses Inventor to help shorten lead time in engineering and design by 20%.

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How much does an Inventor subscription cost?

The price of an annual Inventor subscription is and the price of a monthly Inventor subscription is . The price of a 3-year Inventor subscription is .
How do I convert my Inventor free trial to a paid subscription?

Launch your trial software and click Subscribe Now on the trial screen or visit the Inventor Subscribe page. When buying your subscription, enter the same email address and password combination you used to sign in to your trial. Learn more about converting a trial to a paid subscription.
Where can I get an Inventor perpetual licence?

Inventor software is available with a subscription only. We no longer sell perpetual licences. Learn more about our software licensing options (US site).
Which versions of Inventor can I use if I subscribe to the current version?

Your Inventor subscription gives you access to install and use the three previous versions. Available downloads are listed in your Autodesk Account at manage.autodesk.com after subscribing. See also previous releases available for subscribers.
Can I install Inventor on multiple computers?

With a subscription to Inventor software, you can install it on up to three computers or other devices. However, only the named user can sign in and use that software on a single computer at any given time. Please refer to the Software Licence Agreement (US site) for more information.
How do I stop auto-renewal or cancel my subscription?

Sign in to manage.autodesk.com, select Billing & Orders, click Edit Payment and turn off auto-renew. Your subscription details will then list an expiry date instead of a renewal date. Your subscription remains active until the expiry date.

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Professional-grade 3D CAD software for product design and engineering

Overview

Work with a complete set of design and engineering tools

Share timely feedback with built-in collaboration tools

Satisfy demands for customised products and automated processes

Workflows

Inventor + AutoCAD

Inventor + Fusion

Inventor + Revit

See what Inventor customers are doing

Customised products in minutes

Seamless teamwork

Improve efficiency in engineering and design

Buy from Autodesk

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How much does an Inventor subscription cost?

How do I convert my Inventor free trial to a paid subscription?

Where can I get an Inventor perpetual licence?

Which versions of Inventor can I use if I subscribe to the current version?

Can I install Inventor on multiple computers?

How do I stop auto-renewal or cancel my subscription?

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