Autodesk New Inventor 2016 On Sheet Metal Design -

: For the first time, users could create multiple independent sheet metal bodies within a single part file. This allows for a top-down design approach where complex assemblies can be laid out in one file before being separated into individual components.

: A new option allows for trimming center lines at the contours when exporting flat patterns to DXF/DWG formats, leading to cleaner files for manufacturing. Design Best Practices Autodesk NEW Inventor 2016 on sheet metal design

: These act as the "root" of the design, controlling thickness, bend allowances (K-factor), and corner treatments. In 2016, different rules can be applied to different bodies within the same multi-body part. : For the first time, users could create

: When converting a standard solid part or imported non-native geometry into a sheet metal part, Inventor 2016 can now automatically detect the material thickness, eliminating a manual setup step. Design Best Practices : These act as the

: Reference materials like the Inventor 2016 SheetMetal Design-EVAL offer a 38-page breakdown of the module's capabilities.

: The punch tool dialog now displays a count of the number of punch instances selected, improving documentation for machine shops.