IAM File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
File Extension .IAM
Full Name Inventor Assembly File
Developer Autodesk
Category CAD Files
File Format Binary
MIME Type application/octet-stream
Main Usage 3D Mechanical Design
Supported Software Autodesk Inventor, A360 Viewer
ASCII Format Available No
Compression Supported Yes
Editable Yes, with the appropriate software
Contains Assembly structure, component files, and metadata
Interoperability Can be exported to other CAD formats
Encryption Support No
Versioning Support Yes
Pros Highly detailed, supports complex assemblies
Cons May require powerful hardware, proprietary format
Licensing Proprietary
Used by Manufacturers, engineers, designers
Customizable Yes, through Inventor parameters and features