Main features of the integration

The main features of the Infor PLM Discrete Integration for Autodesk Inventor include the following:
  • Files can be saved from Autodesk Inventor to Infor PLM Discrete.
  • Document link management.
  • Unique file names for all new Autodesk Inventor models.
  • Autodesk Inventor files can be revision controlled.
  • Concurrent engineering features enables you to manage ownership of the files.
  • Files can be retrieved from the PLM using the Download Manager.
  • Bill of Material (BOM) is transferred to PLM when you save files to PLM.
  • Support for design variants enables you to assign an item to the configuration. As a result, you can transfer the BOM of a design variant (configuration) to PLM.
  • Advanced query mechanism for searching objects in PLM.
  • Role-based authorization allows users to perform operation based on their roles.
  • Files can be automatically saved to PLM in neutral formats such as PDF, BMP and so on. Neutral files can be viewed using applications that are not CAD specific.
  • Built-in file viewer.
  • Thumbnails of CAD files can be generated and stored in PLM database for snapshot view of the design files.
  • Top-Down design of CAD assemblies is supported.
  • The design process can be controlled using the workflow functionality.
  • Preferences to control the behaviour of the integration.
  • Mapping functionality enables you to transfer values, such as, document properties, custom properties, and so on, from CAD file to PLM and vice versa.
  • Ballooning information can be transferred from Autodesk Inventor to part list table in PLM.
  • Legacy files prepared outside the PLM environment can be imported with automatic updates of links, reflecting the relationships between all models and files.