Autodesk Inventor Cube with Hole Add-In

Overview

The Autodesk Inventor Cube with Hole Add-In is a custom extension developed using C# and the Autodesk Inventor API. This add-in automates the process of creating a part file for a cube with a hole, generating its drawing file, and exporting the drawing as a JPG image.

Features

1. Cube with Hole Creation:

   • Click a single button to generate a part file containing a cube with a hole.

2. Drawing Generation:

   • Automatically creates a drawing file for the generated part.

3. JPG Export:

   • Exports the drawing as a JPG image for easy sharing and documentation.

Prerequisites

Before using the Add-In, ensure you have:

• Autodesk Inventor 2024: Install Autodesk Inventor 2024 on your machine.
• Microsoft Visual Studio 2022: Use Visual Studio 2022 for building and running the Add-In.

Installation

1. Clone or Download:

   • Clone this repository or download the source code to your local machine.

2. Build the Solution:

   • Open the solution in Visual Studio 2022 and build the project.

3. Load Add-In in Inventor:

   • Load the Add-In in Autodesk Inventor from the Add-Ins menu.

Usage

1. Open Autodesk Inventor:

   • Launch Autodesk Inventor 2024.

2. Load Add-In:

   • Load the Cube with Hole Add-In from the Add-Ins menu or toolbar.

3. Click the Button:

   • Find and click the button to trigger the cube creation, drawing generation, and JPG export.

Configuration

No specific configuration is required. Ensure Autodesk Inventor is properly configured on your machine.

Release History

• Release 1.0.0:
  • Initial release with cube creation, drawing generation, and JPG export.

Author

Mayur Kapadnis

Contact

For inquiries or support, please contact Mayur.Kapadnis@cctech.co.in