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How to Export Rhino models to Inventor?​ ​

The Multi-CAD collaboration is facing multiple challenges. The BIMDeX Data Exchange Ecosystem through its proprietary BXF file format offers a simple yet intuitive solution for the Interoperability challenges.

  • Rhino to Inventor data Exporter/Converter is a simple way of data exchange through plug-in/add-on tool which creates native Inventor Parts (.ipt) and Assemblies (.iam) from Rhino blocks (.3dm)
  • Exports your Rhino model into a BXF file using BXF Exporter Plug-in. Which can be Imported in the Inventor platform using BXF Importer Plug-in.
  • There will be no loss in geometry or any other meta data, all the associated properties would be brought in and the RGB colors as well.
  • The tool supports various industry specific requirements like geometric simplification, parameter data exchange.​
  • It comes with multilingual support (English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, etc.)​

  • Supported Versions:

    Rhino: 5.0, 6.0 & 7.0

    Inventor: 2020 - 2024

How It Works

Rhino to Inventor Conversion Workflow

Rhino to Inventor
01

Rhino

3DM file Format

Export the Rhino Model to BXF file using the BXF Exporter for Rhino

Rhino to Inventor
02

BIMDeX

BXF file Format

BXF file would carry all the design data information of the model.

Rhino to Inventor
03

Inventor

IPT & IAM file Formats

Import the BXF file in Inventor using the BIMDeX Importer to obtain native Inventor Parts & Assemblies

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Rhino to Inventor Conversion Features

Expose Rhino platform into the CAD environment with easy transfer of Rhino model to Inventor, other BIM and mechanical software. Control and safe data transfer.

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Frequently asked questions

All Rhino Blocks, Groups and Orphan Geometry (.3dm) files can be converted to Inventor Part (.ipt) and assembly (.iam) files, including the Nurbs and Meshes.
Any model type such as Furniture, Lighting, HVAC, MEP Elements, Structural or Architectural components can be converted.
The tool works in English, German, French, Italian and Spanish environments.
You need to have both the software to use the product. But if you do not, you can opt our CAD translation service, so we would convert your Rhino models to Inventor for you.
No, this is just an addon plugin tool that will be installed in your existing Rhino and Inventor environments.
You can export including the part properties, colors as well as all geometry. There will be no loss in any meta data. The hierarchy will be maintained.
You can either raise an enquiry through the web form or contact sales@bim-dex.com with your requirement. One of our representatives will get in touch with you and assist you accordingly.
You can either purchase the product from us directly by reaching us at sales@bim-dex.com or through on of our approved re-sellers in your region. Please refer to the "Resellers" page in the "Contacts" menu for the list of our re-sellers.
We offer Annual subscription, Single User Node Locked license, Network Floating license starting from 5 users and enterprise license options. Please reach out to sales@bim-dex.com for more information on product licensing and pricing.
Yes, support and maintenance is included with the annual subscription for all our products.