Manufacturing Cookbook
Industry-specific recipes for manufacturing workflows using Inventor, Fusion, STEP, IGES, and other CAD formats.
Recipes
Choose a recipe to get started with detailed CLI commands, CI/CD pipelines, and MCP integration examples.
CAD Processing
- CAD Translation Pipeline — Process various CAD formats for web viewing
- Multi-Format Batch Processing — Batch process directories of CAD files
Data Management
- Bill of Materials Extraction — Extract BOM data from assemblies
- Design Iteration Tracking — Organize CAD files by revision
Automation
- Drawing Generation with DA — Generate 2D drawings using Design Automation
- Supplier Package Creation — Create shareable packages for suppliers
Visualization
- Thumbnail Catalog Generation — Build visual catalogs of parts
Quick Reference
| Recipe | Use Case | Complexity |
|---|---|---|
| CAD Translation | Web viewing | Low |
| Batch Processing | Large file sets | Medium |
| BOM Extraction | Assembly analysis | Medium |
| Iteration Tracking | Version control | Low |
| Drawing Generation | 2D output | High |
| Supplier Packages | External sharing | Low |
| Thumbnail Catalog | Visual inventory | Medium |
Related
- Cookbook: AEC & BIM — Building design workflows
- Design Automation — DA API guide
- MCP Server — AI assistant integration