Introduction

This section introduces the Autodesk Inventor - PLM integration.

Infor PLM Discrete Integration interfaces directly with Autodesk Inventor, facilitating direct transfer of product designs from the Autodesk Inventor environment into Infor ERP LN environment. Autodesk Inventor files can be managed according to the configuration management methodology, while facilitating the direct transfer of complete design Bills of Material (BOMs) to the production environment.

Viewing design files is no longer a privilege afforded only to engineering departments. All authorized users are provided with the tools to search, browse, view and manipulate documents from a secured central database, enhancing collaborative teamwork.

Using the embedded Infor PLM Discrete menu and toolbar, the Infor PLM Discrete Integration for Autodesk Inventor provides access to Infor PLM Discrete functionality from within the native working environment. It provides functionality such as:

  • Searching and retrieving files from the database.
  • Saving files to the database.
  • Creating hierarchical relationships between various documents and items.

This integration connects engineering workgroups to the entire enterprise in the native Autodesk Inventor environment. Autodesk Inventor and Infor PLM Discrete exchange product information, and update files and documents throughout the design process.

The Infor PLM Discrete client must be installed before you can install and use this integration.

For instructions on installing and starting to use the Infor PLM Discrete Integration for Autodesk Inventor, see Getting Started.