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    Digital prototype data can be published to various formats in Inventor. This data can include parts, assemblies, drawings, or a combination of these depending on the file type selected. To publish, use the Save Copy As command and select a file type, or use the various Export commands. Supported file types include:

    • 2D and 3D DWF files
    • CAD file formats including Parasolid®, Pro/ENGINEER®, and STEP
    • 2D PDF files
    • Image files including BMP, JPEG, PNG, or TIFF

    DWF files are an Autodesk file type that can contain 3D data, 2D data, and bill of materials information. You can view DWF files in Autodesk® Design Review, a free download that contains commands to view, print, and mark up DWF files.