Export Inventor File

Exports an Autodesk Inventor part, assembly, or drawing to a specified output format.

Serialised Task

This task runs through the serialisation queue. Only one instance of this task executes at a time across all concurrent workflows. If multiple workflows reach this task simultaneously, they will queue and execute one at a time.

Purpose

Use this task whenever a workflow needs to produce a derivative file from an Inventor document — for example, generating a PDF for review, a STEP file for downstream CAD exchange, a DXF for fabrication, or a bill of materials spreadsheet. The task opens the document through the locally installed Inventor instance, performs the export, and writes the result to disk so subsequent tasks can upload, attach, or distribute it.

Inputs

Field	Type	Required	Description
Source File Full Path	Text	Yes	Full path to the Inventor part (.ipt), assembly (.iam), or drawing (.idw/.dwg) to export.
Export Type	Dropdown	Yes	Target format: DXF, DWF, PDF, STEP, ADSK, or BOM.
BOM Export Type	Dropdown	No	Style of BOM to generate: Parts Only or Structured. Only relevant when Export Type is BOM.

Visibility Rules

BOM Export Type is only shown when Export Type is set to BOM.

Outputs

Name	Description
ExportedFilePath	Full path of the exported file on disk.
BOMData	List of BOM line items. Only populated when Export Type is BOM.
BOMItemCount	Number of items in the exported BOM. Only populated when Export Type is BOM.