Link Mechanical Desktop file Options dialog box

Specifies the units of measurement and template for the Mechanical Desktop file that you place as a component in an Autodesk Inventor assembly.

Access:
	In an assembly file, click Assemble tab Component panel Place . In the Open dialog box, select a Mechanical Desktop file. The Link Mechanical Desktop File Options dialog box opens.

Note: If the path to the selected file is not specified in the active project, a dialog box displays so that you can add the path.

Units of Mechanical Desktop part	Specifies the units of measurement for the Mechanical Desktop part. Click the arrow, and select the units type from the list.
Template File	Specifies the Autodesk Inventor part template to use. The template controls the display of the part, including units of measurement, color, and any other attributes that are set in the template. Note: You can use the same standard template that you use to create parts, or customize a template that you use for Mechanical Desktop parts.