Save a new version of an assembly 2

EngineerInv · Aug 24, 2010

I would like to save a version #2 of a an existing assembly and its containing parts. Meaning when I edit parts in version #1, the #2 should not be effected, and vice versa.

(When I use "Save as" only the assembly file is copied and it is linked to the original parts in #1.)

What is the correct way to do this???

Thanks

mcgyvr · Aug 24, 2010

I'd use pack and go.
Do you have vault?

wjaroszynski · Aug 24, 2010

use design assent and make copy files which you are going to change.

EngAddict · Aug 25, 2010

I also use DA. If you only want to change a few parts in the new assembly you can use 'Copy and Replace' - this is quicker than DA if you only have small changes.

EngineerInv · Aug 26, 2010

mcgyvr, wjaroszynski, EngAddict - THANK YOU

Design Assistant works.
A bit tricky though that you have to acces it through the explorer by rightclicking the file, and NOT from within Inventor, to get acces to the "Manage"-function)

Can you recommend using the Vault-function? (if so, then why)

Again - thanks!

mcgyvr · Aug 26, 2010

Vault is a whole different beast.. If you don't use it now.. You don't want to use it just for this. It allows complete document/file/revision management,etc... IT is great for companies with more than 1 designer.

You can read about it here..way to much to type into a post

http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/pc/index?siteID=123112&id=4502718

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