Autodesk Inventor Routed Systems Suite 2008, Network, German 46402-121462-8000 User Manual

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Make sure designs work before spending money 

on prototypes or manufacturing tooling. 

Digital Prototypes

With Inventor, 3D digital 

prototypes are complete

and accurate models that 

enable users to check

design and engineering 

decisions as they work,

minimize the need for 

physical prototypes, and

avoid costly changes 

when the design is sent to

manufacturing.

Test and simulate designs early in the design

cycle to deliver more innovative, higher-quality
products while reducing manufacturing costs 
and decreasing time to market.

•  Work with parts and assemblies to lay out and 

resolve design function before committing to a 
prototype or finished part.

•  Readily view sketches, parts, and subassemblies 

during and after creation in the context of the 
design, helping you make the right design choices 
throughout the process.

•  Use Positional Representations to evaluate your 

assembly design in different positional states.