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Convert IDW to IAM

Can you convert IDW to IAM?
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Is it possible to convert IDW to IAM?
No - not a direct conversion.

A drawing (.idw) is not an assembly (.iam) and cannot be converted to one - they are different kinds of file. The IDW already references the .iam/.ipt model; to get the 3D model you need the original part/assembly files, not the drawing.

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Converting IDW to IAM

A .IDW file and a .IAM file hold different kinds of data, so there is no direct way to turn one into the other. The programs listed below can open .IDW files and may be able to export the content to a format closer to .IAM. One of them is Autodesk Inventor: Autodesk Inventor is a 3D mechanical CAD software developed by Autodesk for designing, visualizing, and simulating mechanical products and assemblies. It….

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About these formats

.IDW Autodesk Inventor Drawing

An IDW file is a 2D engineering drawing made in Autodesk Inventor - it holds dimensioned views, sections, and a title block documenting a 3D part (.ipt) or assembly (.iam). The free…

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.IAM Autodesk Inventor Assembly File

An IAM file is an Autodesk Inventor assembly - a 3D model that joins multiple part files (.ipt) with constraints. To open one free, upload it to Autodesk Viewer at viewer.autodesk.com in…

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