TE1130 | TwinCAT 3 Interface for Inventor®

The TwinCAT 3 Interface for Inventor® is a user-friendly tool that can be used to configure a link between TwinCAT and the Inventor® 3D CAD software of Autodesk®. The aim of this connection is a software-in-the-loop simulation (SiL) of the intended sequence on a machine or system to support virtual commissioning.

The 3D simulation of machine and system components is a key element in the implementation of virtual commissioning. In the simulation, the movements and interactions of all individual installed components are represented in combination, so that collisions as well as critical system states can be determined in advance. In addition, simulation can be used to train operators and maintenance personnel in advance for regular operation and to define troubleshooting instructions based on simulated critical machine states. Another typical application would be presales training courses on machines or machine components for sales personnel using 3D simulations.

The TwinCAT 3 Interface for Inventor® facilitates the implementation of a 3D simulation, in that it uses the design data of the CAD tool and establishes links to the corresponding automation data. As usual, convenient drag-and-drop functions can be used for link configuration. The parameterization can be extended to map complex relationships if required. This means that software-in-the-loop simulation of machines, systems or installed components is easily and conveniently possible, even in the event of system expansions.

TE1131 TwinCAT 3 Interface Maintenance for Inventor® is available as a maintenance license for the basic product TE1130. TE1131 includes a valid maintenance period of 12 months when purchased for the first time. Functional updates of the software can be executed during this period. After 12 months, the software can still be used without any restrictions. However, new functions can no longer be imported without extending the maintenance license. TE1131 cannot be used without the base product.