Autodesk Inventor Required Space

[KohKohPuffs]

I'm a SolidWorks user, but a class I'm taking requires Autodesk Inventor, so I'm installing that on my computer. First thing I notice is that the program requires 25 GB. I'm not sure if SolidWorks ever required so much space, but this does alarm me, because I'm running out of space on my laptop. So based on the image below, is there anything I absolutely don't need? Like, with this software, I might want to make a few parts/assemblies... maybe a few machine drawings, but other than that, I'm not so sure.



... Even better, is it possible to install Inventor on a flashdrive? I have multiple 32 GB flashdrives available.

[sanddrag]

Don't install it to a flash drive. You won't be happy. You can likely do without all the other stuff.

[Joe G.]

You definitely don't need Recap for FRC work unless you have a 3d scanner handy. Probably don't need the electrical catalog browser either. Unless you're planning to migrate to them for data management, no need for vault or Autodesk 360. The content center libraries are where Inventor keeps things like standard fasteners and are very useful for doing actual work, but if you're just using it for a class they may not see use.

[cbale2000]

Originally Posted by Joe G.

You definitely don't need Recap for FRC work unless you have a 3d scanner handy. Probably don't need the electrical catalog browser either. Unless you're planning to migrate to them for data management, no need for vault or Autodesk 360. The content center libraries are where Inventor keeps things like standard fasteners and are very useful for doing actual work, but if you're just using it for a class they may not see use.

Basically this, I only ever install the base Inventor software plus the Content Library. Everything else isn't useful for the majority of applications a student or FRC team would use it for.

That said, I do recommend getting the Inventor HSM plugin if you plan to do any work with CAM.

[pmax]

I'd recommend installing Inventor, and only one or two Content Libraries to start (say ANSI and ISO). That will greatly reduce the footprint.

I would recommend NOT skipping all of the libraries up front, as it is a bit trickier to get them installed thereafter.