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	Which files are used by Inventor to save my models?
	Unlike Mechanical Desktop which saves all information to a single DWG file, Inventor uses several file types: .IPT (ParT) are files with individual parts of your model/assembly .IAM (AsseMbly) are assembly files .IPN (PreseNtation) are pictures and exploded assemblies .IDW (DraWing) are resulting 2D drawings

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CAD tip # 1529:

Which files are used by Inventor to save my models?