Synching AutoCAD and Inventor Files

It is easy to align layout projects between Inventor and AutoCAD. To begin, identify an Inventor project file for each AutoCAD layout drawing and you are on your way to a seamless sync. This is a great feature for anyone who is working with multiple layouts at once, and is using different asset libraries in those layouts.

Here is how it works:

    Set the DWG file’s associated project file in AutoCAD.



    In AutoCAD, the DWG file’s associated project file is used by the Factory Asset Browser to show the associated assets (if a library is configured in the project file).



    When synching AutoCAD to Inventor, The DWG file’s associated project file is used to set the current project file in Inventor.



    Confirm your change when the dialog box appears, and your 2D drawing will sync to the 3D model using the project you have identified in AutoCAD.



Similarly, when you choose to sync from Inventor to AutoCAD the Inventor project file syncs to the DWG file.