Unlike AutoCAD and Mechanical Desktop, which maintain one file with multiple types of data, Autodesk Inventor maintains data in multiple associated files.
- 3D part model data is contained in a file with the extension .ipt.
- 3D assembly model data is contained in a file with the extension .iam.
- 2D drawing data is contained in a file with the extension .idw, .dwg.
Autodesk Inventor also maintains presentation files (.ipn) that contain definitions for exploded assemblies and specialized assembly views, plus iFeature files (.ide) that contain iFeatures definitions.
Related files are associated to each other. When you change a file, its dependent files are updated. For example, when you change an assembly, drawing views and presentations of that assembly update automatically.
You can translate files from other CAD systems for use in Autodesk Inventor (See Parts from other CAD systems).
AutoCAD DXF (Drawing Interchange Format, or Drawing Exchange Format) is a CAD data file format developed by Autodesk for enabling data interoperability between AutoCAD and other programs. Feb 13, 2017 AutoCAD: common file extensions. Let’s start off with AutoCAD’s most well-known file extensions: DWG and DXF. DWG (an abbreviation for ‘Drawing‘) is a proprietary vector file format created by Autodesk in 1982. Developers need a license to be able to use this format in their software.
What is the file formats AutoCAD can import. Solution: The following formats are available for import into AutoCAD. There are currently 1 file extension(s) associated to the AutoCAD application in our database.plt Autodesk AutoCAD Plot Drawing. Software updates are important to your digital safety and cyber security. Unfortunately, simply installing antivirus software isn't enough to protect you and your devices.
Autocad Drawing File Types
A standard AutoCAD drawing is created as a DWG file. The difference is the way that the application program recognizes the file. Each file type also has a distinct structure so that the program that created it can read it correctly. Your operating system knows which file types.
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Note: You can translate or open an AutoCAD DWG file. You can only open an Autodesk Inventor DWG file (.dwg).
Hxp File Extension For Autocad
Note on opening DWG files
If you do not require AutoCAD objects to be translated (imported) into Autodesk Inventor objects, you can directly open any AutoCAD DWG (.dwg) file in Autodesk Inventor, and then view, plot, and measure the file contents. Objects display exactly as they do in AutoCAD. In addition, all the 2D AutoCAD data is selectable for copy and paste. You can open an AutoCAD DWG (.dwg) file in Autodesk Inventor, and then copy and paste AutoCAD entities into any Autodesk Inventor sketch.
Autocad 2018 File Types
For more information, see Use your AutoCAD geometry.