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Inventor Import for AutoCAD - Inventor file import plug-in for AutoCAD

This is the Inventor Import for AutoCAD ReadMe file.


 Thank you for installing Inventor Import for AutoCAD.

Please read this ReadMe document carefully and completely. It contains important information which is vital to the proper working of Inventor Import for AutoCAD.

Since Inventor Import for AutoCAD is a plug-in for AutoCAD, it has to be loaded into the AutoCAD environment before it can be used. Loading is a one time process. Inventor Import for AutoCAD will automatically load itself into AutoCAD the next time you run AutoCAD.

The Inventor Import for AutoCAD plug-in files are installed into the Inventor Import for AutoCAD installation folder (typically "C:\Program Files\SYCODE\Inventor Import for AutoCAD\"). The plug-in files have an extension of ".arx".

The list of plug-in files along with the version of AutoCAD is shown below. Please be sure to use the plug-in file that corresponds to your version of AutoCAD.

InventorImport_VC60.arx -> AutoCAD 2000, 2000i, 2002
InventorImport_VC70.arx -> AutoCAD 2004, 2005, 2006
InventorImport_VC80.arx -> AutoCAD 2007, 2008 (32 Bit), 2009 (32 Bit)
InventorImport_VC80x64.arx -> AutoCAD 2008 (64 Bit), 2009 (64 Bit)
InventorImport_VC90.arx -> AutoCAD 2010 (32 Bit)
InventorImport_VC90x64.arx -> AutoCAD 2010 (64 Bit)

To load Inventor Import for AutoCAD into AutoCAD please follow the steps listed below:

(1) Select "Load Application..." from "Tools" menu or enter the "_APPLOAD" command.
(2) Click the "Contents" button in "Startup Suite"
(3) Click the "Add" button.
(4) Browse for the plug-in file for your version of AutoCAD (see list above).
(5) Click the "Add" button on the Add File to Startup Suite dialog box.
(6) Click the "Close" button to close the Startup Suite dialog box.
(7) Click the "Close" button to close the Load/Unload Applications dialog box.

Now Inventor Import for AutoCAD is completely installed and ready for use.

Usage:
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Inventor Import for AutoCAD adds new commands to AutoCAD. The commands added are:
1) InventorImport - Imports a Inventor file.
2) InventorImportHelp - Displays the Inventor Import for AutoCAD help file
3) InventorImportRegister - Registers your copy of Inventor Import for AutoCAD
4) InventorImportAbout - Displays the Inventor Import for AutoCAD about box.

Sample Files:
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Sample Inventor files are copied into the Samples folder which is located in the Inventor Import for AutoCAD installation folder (typically "C:\Program Files\SYCODE\Inventor Import for AutoCAD\"). You can try Inventor Import for AutoCAD using these sample files.

Support:
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For support, please E-Mail support@sycode.com
 


 

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