Module

30 min.

Publish configurable Inventor model as a BIM object

Module overview

By the end of this module, you will be able to convert configurable 3D CAD models from Inventor into BIM objects so architects and contractors could use your products in their projects. The manufacturing model has a level of detail and IP unnecessary for BIM, so it needs to be simplified and prepared for BIM. In this series, you will learn all why’s and how’s on preparing and publishing your building product in a BIM compatible format and also making it configurable.

Having completed this module, you will be able to:

  • Simplify electromechanical 3D model
  • Avoid exposing intellectual property in your models
  • Define MEP connectors for downstream use in BIM
  • Export BIM-ready models from Inventor to Revit

About the author

The module was prepared by Thom Trembly. Thom is a Mechanical Engineer, Author, and Certified Instructor. With over twenty years of experience consulting with businesses and educational institutions of all types and sizes, Thom has developed an understanding of how people use and learn technologies. Thom holds professional certifications in Autodesk AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor and is an Autodesk Certified Instructor. Thom has authored several books and online learning content on Autodesk Inventor and is authoring online learning content for Fusion.

Before you start

  • Please make sure you have the Autodesk Inventor software installed.
  • If you have technical difficulties, please reach out to product support. 
  • To collaborate with other industry professionals taking the module, or if you have questions or feedback during the module, please visit the Autodesk Inventor Forums.

Please note, this module does not include the Inventor to Revit Interoperability workflows introduced in Inventor 2022. 

Module downloads

These downloadable resources will be used to complete units in this module:

Module outline

  • How building product manufacturers can create BIM content to win more business e-book
  • Simplify Inventor Model and Hide IP
  • Add MEP Connectors
  • Publish BIM Content
  • Publish configurable Inventor model as a BIM object - Quiz