There are many new software ocuring every year

[cnreader]

We cannt be suit to so much these new softwares update speed every year. I believe every software has it advantage and disadvantage, find these fault make them prograss at every version.
advertise and commocial make us bewildering. I think I study two or three enough.
most of them has same feature and function. basically they are the same.

what is advantage of inventor compare to autocad and 3dsmax and other software we use often?

[cnreader]

I brows the page suggested by that thread, ideed, the inventor is good at design of machine. simjple use and apperance etc advertage.
the later the better.

[cnreader]

how much does this inventor cost?

[jdkriek]

It can vary, based on what Autodesk products you own and what you intend to use Inventor for.

http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/index?siteID=123112&id=4246282

[Lazer]

how much does this inventor cost?

Call a local reseller for a price.

It can range £7000 up, depending on the package you want.

[Mr T]

Or £150 for the fullversion with acad at Education pricing.

Nick