Inventor Drawing File
General Information
| Title | IDW File Extension |
| Extension | .idw |
| Full Form | Inventor Drawing File |
| File Type | CAD Drawing File |
| Developer | Autodesk |
| MIME Type | application/vnd.autodesk.inventor.drawing |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store 2D drawings |
| Additional Functions | Reference 3D parts, assemblies |
| Features | Vector-based, Associative |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High precision |
| Supports Layers | Yes |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Engineering Drawings | Yes |
| Manufacturing | Yes |
| Documentation | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Minimal |
| Best Practices | Regular backups, Access control |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Late 1990s |
| Latest Version | With Inventor updates |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .dwg, .dxf, .ipt, .iam |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Autodesk Inventor |
Subscription | Windows |
| Autodesk Viewer |
Free | Web-based |