01 / Loads & reactionsComing soon
Loads & reactions
Vectorian
Define load cases and supports in Autodesk Inventor. Calculate reactions, transfer them between cases, compare results and create PDF or Word calculation reports.
Practical tools. Real engineering.
See the load.
Follow the reaction.
From the first load case to the final report.
Keep your engineering connected to your CAD model.
VectorianFor Autodesk Inventor · Coming soon
01 / VECTORIANFROM MODEL TO INSIGHT
ReactionsCase comparisonsCalculation reports
Inside Autodesk InventorUnit-aware inputsPDF & DOCX reportingDeveloped in Norway
Meet your CAD buds
Different strengths.
One engineering family.
From engineering calculations to the details in your parts list. Meet the five modules taking shape at CADbuds.
02 / Lifting engineeringComing soon
Lifting engineering
Lifter
Plan lifting calculations for offshore containers, portable offshore units and lifting equipment. Bring the lifting arrangement, load assumptions and calculation documentation together.
03 / Bolted jointsComing soon
Bolted joints
Bolter
Assess preloaded bolted joints using VDI 2230-1. Explore bolt loads, remaining clamp force and thread engagement, with interactive joint diagrams and a calculation report.
04 / Pinned connectionsComing soon
Pinned connections
PinLink
A dedicated module for calculating pins and typical pinned connections. Bring the geometry and loading of a pin joint into one focused engineering workflow.
05 / Automatic part descriptionsComing soon
Automatic part descriptions
Sizer
Automatically measure parts and update their size descriptions for parts lists and cut lists. Keep plate thickness and dimensions, bar diameter and length, and tube sizes in step with the model.
Public releases are coming soon. Release dates, supported workflows and purchasing details will be announced on each product page.
The Vectorian workflow
The model is only
the beginning.
Define the engineering, explore the cases and document the result. One connected workflow, built around the assembly.
Define it once.
Reuse loads, supports, Global Inputs and Design Factors across your cases. Keep unit-aware expressions connected to their inputs.
Follow the load path.
Work with forces, moments, gravity, inertia and hydrodynamic loads. Transfer reactions between cases as the analysis develops.
See what governs.
Compare cases and inspect result envelopes, source cases, common coordinates and display units. Keep result status in view.
Leave a clear record.
Build a calculation report with assumptions, comments and saved model views. Freeze a revision and export to PDF or Word.
A closer look
Know which case
drives the result.
Switch between Reactions, Compare and Envelope. Keep the source case, units and calculation status alongside the numbers you are reviewing.
- Common coordinate frames
- SI and imperial display units
- Minimum, maximum and peak values
- Explicit status and coverage
Vectorian / Results SummaryDevelopment preview
Development update / September 2026
More of the workflow.
Less to move by hand.
Vectorian now brings shared expressions, clearer result reviews and structured reporting into the same engineering environment.
Read the latest update ↗Expressions that understand units.
Link Global Inputs and Design Factors, use derived quantities and reuse expressions in load and support fields.
Compare, filter, trace.
Review reactions by case or support, change display units and copy tables with their engineering context.
From calculation to a reviewable document.
Choose cases, add section notes and saved model views, then export a frozen revision to PDF or DOCX.
Before you get started
A few useful
answers.
Can I download Vectorian today?
Vectorian is in private beta preparation. Public downloads and self-service trials are not open. Invited testers receive individual access instructions.
Which CAD application does it work with?
Vectorian runs inside Autodesk Inventor on Windows. Development builds have been tested in Inventor 2025 and 2027; public release compatibility will be confirmed with the installer.
What is the calculation scope?
Vectorian focuses on rigid-body equilibrium, loads and support reactions. It does not replace stress, deformation, fatigue or joint-capacity checks.
Can our company buy by invoice?
Monthly and annual subscriptions are planned, together with a company purchasing path for quotations, purchase orders and invoice requirements. Sales are not open yet.
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