AutoDXF is an addin for Autodesk Inventor (2018 - 2023) that simplifies the workflow with assemblies that contain sheet metal parts. It allows you to easily create a parts list of all sheet metal components in the assembly, automatically create and preview flat patterns, export the table of sheet metal parts to Word, identify any issues with flat patterns and batch export them to highly customizable DXF or DWG files.
AutoDXF features:
- Automatically find and list all sheet metal parts in assembly
- Quickly find and open specific sheet metal component
- Identify flat pattern status of sheet metal parts
- Automatic creation of flat patterns and their thumbnails
- Automatic detection of threaded holes. When exporting to DXF those can be placed on a customizable separate layer
- Optional automatic creation of Points in centres of threads when exporting to DXF
- Automatic detection of small holes. Those can be optionally placed on a separate layer when exporting to the DXF format (V5 only)
- Add text descriptions to DXF files
- Writing of bending angles and directions on bending lines in DXF files (V5 only)
- Creation of bend marks at the starts and the ends of the bend lines (V5 only)
- Rotation of Flat Patterns
- Rotation along longest edge and rotation along longest bend
- Automatic flipping of flat patterns so most of the bends are in up direction (V5 only)
- Flip flat pattern
- Batch export of flat patterns to DXF or DWG files
- Flexible DXF/DWG file naming
- Use custom iProperties for building file names, text descriptions and Word table
- Set layer names, colours, line weights and line widths
- Exporting list of sheet metal parts including thumbnails to Microsoft Word
- Slovenian and English user interface
Demo version
Demo version doesn't require authorisation and has some limitations:
- Finds a maximum of 4 sheet metal parts
- Exports a maximum of 4 DXF or DWG files
- 'Demo verzija' text is added to DXF texts
- Only up to 4 small holes are detected (v5 only)
- Only up to 4 angles and directions are written on bend lines in exported DXF files (v5 only)
Full version (249€ +vat)
Full version requires authorisation code.
After you purchase the license you'll receive download link for the full version. Authorisation code will be required after first start of autoDXF. You'll get the authorisation code via email.
This is a permanent licence and not a subscription. Version AutoDXF v4 works with releases Inventor 2018 to 2021 and AutoDXF v5 works with Inventor 2022.
After we receive the payment you will get the instructions on how to install and authorise the software. Please note that the authorisation codes are issued during our office hours - Monday to Friday, from 8am to 4pm (CET time).