Can I translate an Inventor file (.iam) with inner components (other .iam files) in it with Autodesk Forge?

Question

I recently figured out how to translate .iam files compressed into .zip files with the Model Derivative API of Autodesk forge. So I was wondering if it's possible to follow a similar process with a zipped .iam file containing sub-parts which are themselves other .iam files.

I can't find any documentation or tutorial about this so I am looking for help. Thank you in advance!

Answer 1

The zip processing functionality in the Model Derivative service is meant to be used for any designs that may reference additional designs (e.g., a DWG file referencing other DWG files, a Revit design referencing IFC models, etc.), and the same applies for Inventor assemblies referencing other Inventor parts or assemblies.

Just make sure that you point the Model Derivative service translation job to the right "root design" using the rootFilename property.