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Autodesk Inventor (CAD)

Autodesk Inventor is 3D computer-aided design (CAD) software. It provides 3D mechanical design, documentation and product simulation tools. 

Key features

  • Create and edit 3D models.
  • Quickly create clear detailed drawings used for manufacturing.
  • See how your design will work at the assembly stage.

Access instructions

Register for an Autodesk account

  • Autodesk’s Education plan gives eligible students and staff  (autodesk.com) free, one-year, single-user access to Autodesk software and services for educational purposes.
  • You can access all software available through the Education Community, and you can renew your access (autodesk.com) annually as long as you remain eligible.

Related tools

Available to students and staff (restrictions apply)

Available on classroom PCs in the School of Physics, Engineering and Technology.

App and web-based

Compatible with Windows and Mac. This service also works in your web browser.

Free to use

There isn’t a cost to you for standard use.

Access instructions

Register for an Autodesk account

  • Autodesk’s Education plan gives eligible students and staff  (autodesk.com) free, one-year, single-user access to Autodesk software and services for educational purposes.
  • You can access all software available through the Education Community, and you can renew your access (autodesk.com) annually as long as you remain eligible.

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Guides and help

How-to guides and set up

Training and best practice

Accessibility

Contact for support

If you're experiencing technical issues and need advice, please visit the Autodesk Support Centre (autodesk.com). 

Service commitments

Your responsibilities and policies

The following policies apply to all IT services provided by the University.

Service performance

Availability

  • This is a live service, available 24/7.

Support

  • This service is managed by a third party.
  • They are responsible for monitoring, identifying and fixing faults. We provide advice and support for local issues during our opening hours.

Support is available via the Autodesk Support Centre (autodesk.com). 

Standards

  • Our service performance and standards have been produced in consultation with our customers. We regularly monitor the delivery, performance and availability of facilities and services.
Feedback and complaints

We appreciate feedback as it helps us review and continually improve our service.

Page last reviewed: 9 September 2024