Technically, this file is a . Because Autodesk Inventor is built using COM technology, modern .NET languages like C# or VB.NET cannot communicate with it directly. The Autodesk.Inventor.Interop.dll contains the definitions of all Inventor classes, interfaces, and methods in a format that the .NET compiler can understand. Key Functions of the Interop Assembly
: From the application object, you can drill down into specific files, such as Part files (.ipt) or Assembly files (.iam) . autodesk.inventor.interop.dll
: Since you are working with COM through an interop layer, remember to properly release objects from memory (using Marshal.ReleaseComObject ) to prevent Inventor processes from "hanging" in the background after your code finishes. Technically, this file is a
Understanding Autodesk.Inventor.Interop.dll: The Gateway to Inventor API Development Key Functions of the Interop Assembly : From
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