MCAD Tools

Drawing Generator

Generates Inventor drawings in batch from parts or assemblies in a folder, or from the active assembly, with configurable template, sheet size, and view style.

What it is for

Automates creation of technical drawings (.idw) for multiple models, applying a common template, base-view orientation, projected views, and an optional BOM.

Where to find it

Environment Panel Button
Assembly Assembly Tools Drawing / Generator
Screenshot pending: Drawing Generator dialog with view options.

Prerequisites

  • Open assembly document (current-assembly mode) or a folder with .ipt/.iam files
  • Drawing template (.idw) available
  • Valid license

Step by step

  1. Open the assembly or prepare the folder with source models.
  2. Go to MicroCAD → Assembly Tools → Drawing Generator.
  3. Choose the source: current assembly or a folder on disk.
  4. Set the output folder for generated drawings.
  5. Select a template (Inventor default or a custom .idw).
  6. Configure sheet size, orientation, view style, and spacing.
  7. Optionally enable projected views, BOM on the drawing, and part inclusion.
  8. Set the base-view position with the layout selector (5 positions).
  9. Run generation.

Dialog options

Field Description
Source: current assembly Uses the active assembly as the source
Source: folder Processes all models in a folder
Output folder Destination of the generated .idw files
Drawing template .idw template (default or custom)
Sheet size A4, A3, A2, A1, A0, etc.
View orientation Base-view orientation
View style Hidden line, Hidden line removed, Shaded
Spacing Spacing between views
Projected views Generates projected views automatically
BOM on drawing Inserts a BOM on the drawing
Include parts Includes individual parts in addition to assemblies
Base view position Sheet position (5-point selector)
Output type Additional output format (if enabled)

Result

  • .idw files generated in the output folder
  • Base views (and projected views if enabled) according to the configuration

Notes and limitations

  • Drawing quality depends on the selected template.
  • Models with complex geometry may need later manual adjustment of the drawing.
  • Folder mode processes all compatible files; review filters before running on large folders.