[product update]

Be.Smart T4I: New export formats and a smarter way to share feedback 

September 2, 2025

The newest update to Be.Smart T4I makes working in Autodesk® Inventor® even more efficient. With added export formats and a built-in Survey Tool, it’s easier than ever to share your designs - and your feedback. 

The T4I solution enhances Inventor with automation that reduces routine tasks, minimizes errors, and accelerates every stage of the design process - from the first sketch to the final documentation. Here’s what’s new in this release: 

What’s New in T4I 

New Export Formats 

T4I now supports direct export to SAT, IGES, and STL. These options are available in the Publish panel of the T4I ribbon, with configuration tabs in the settings window for easy adjustments. By adding these formats directly to the ribbon, everyday export tasks are quicker, and collaboration with partners who use different systems becomes smoother. 

Publish panel of the T4I ribbon
Software settings window with tabs for file formats; SAT, IGES, and STL are highlighted under the "Publisher" tab.

Survey Tool 

The new Survey Tool gives real T4I users a simple way to share feedback that helps us improve the solution. It runs quietly in the background and only appears if a survey is active. In that case, the survey window opens once Inventor starts - before the first document loads. 

You can choose to complete the survey right away, set a reminder for later, or skip it entirely. If the window is just closed, it will reopen at the next Inventor start, so no input is lost. This way, feedback is gathered when it’s most relevant - without interrupting your design work. 

Be.Smart T4I survey tool

The Impact for users 

This release brings practical improvements that support your daily work. New export formats mean less time spent switching between tools. And the Survey Tool ensures your voice helps shape the product. 

We hope current users will enjoy these enhancements - and if you haven’t tried T4I yet, now is the perfect time to see how it can simplify and accelerate your Inventor workflows. 

Take your Autodesk Inventor workflows further with Be.Smart T4I

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