More automation.
More control.
Less friction.
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Design complex, custom furniture faster - and prepare it for production with unmatched efficiency.
Woodwork for Inventor V17 introduces powerful improvements across design, data management, and manufacturing workflows.
What’s New in V17?
A smoother, smarter user experience
V17 removes friction from setup, updates, and daily work - so your team can focus on engineering, not system management
One unified installer for all supported Autodesk Inventor versions (2025–2027)
Automatic version detection and flexible installation options
Global installation for all users on a workstation
Improved update mechanism adapting to user permissions
Automatic database backup before updates
Cloud-connected libraries & resources
Access what you need - when you need it - without manual setup
Libraries hosted online and downloaded automatically
Samples available on demand, downloadable individually
Centralized material library across Inventor versions
Simplified project structure
Cleaner environments, easier management, and better scalability
Reworked project structure with simplified directories
Removal of unnecessary folders (like _LIBRARY)
Updated SDK structure for easier development workflows
Smart Components and iBox libraries moved into project workspace
Better control over data & settings
More flexibility in how you manage and prepare production data
Settings accessible even without an open document
Enhanced Data Collector with additional file selection
Expanded measurement units for assemblies and calculations
Design: Faster modeling. Smarter logic.
New design capabilities
Corner recess creation directly in the design environment
Improved accuracy and automation
Reduce errors and improve output quality
More accurate mass calculations (ignores non-physical bodies)
Enhanced duplicate detection with extended criteria
Smarter material and grain direction logic
Clear visual indicators for grain direction in materials
More control over materials and BOM
Better data = better production outcomes
New “Has Grain” property for precise material definition
Changes automatically reflected in BOM output
Enhanced configuration & workflows
Speed up daily operations in complex assemblies
Faster access to hardware configurations
Filtering in iMatch for large assemblies
New keywords for report generation
New API possibilities for automated data output (BOM, CAM, AutoPlot)
AutoPlot: More automation, more control
Automatic bounding dimensions for assemblies
Ability to lock drawings against automatic updates
CAM: From design to machining - faster than ever.
More flexibility in machining strategies
Multi-Drill support for multi-spindle operations
User-defined coordinate systems (UCS) for setups
Manufacturing body generation for real machining context
Better control over toolpaths and output
Export toolpaths to sketch
Finish contouring in Rest Milling
Advanced control over chipping operations
Minimum hole depth filtering in AutoCNC
Improved post-processing
Support for RuntimeSettings descriptions
Nesting: More precision, better results
Improved side detection for materials with different covers
Enhanced visualization options for processed/unprocessed areas
Real impact for your business
Woodwork for Inventor is built for manufacturers working with custom, non-repetitive production, where:
Design time is a bottleneck
Changes are constant
Accuracy is critical
As demonstrated in real-world applications , companies achieve:
Significant reduction in design time
Automation of up to 70% of routine tasks
Faster response to project changes
Fewer production errors and rework
Ready to experience V17?
Get full access to all features and see how much time you can save in your design-to-production workflow