To Externalize a Component or Folder (AutoCAD Mechanical)
In the mechanical browser, right-click the folder or component you want to externalize, and select Externalize.
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About Locating, Selecting, and Modifying Components and Folders (AutoCAD Mechanical)
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To Zoom to Component Views (AutoCAD Mechanical)
To Delete a Component, Component View or Folder (AutoCAD Mechanical)
To Find Related Components or Views (AutoCAD Mechanical)
To Find All Instances of a Component View or Folder, in Model Space (AutoCAD Mechanical)
To Locate a Folder or Component in the Mechanical Browser (AutoCAD Mechanical)
To Override the Properties of Component Views or Folders (AutoCAD Mechanical)
To Override the Visibility of Components or Folders (AutoCAD Mechanical)
To Change the Base Point of a Component View or Folder (AutoCAD Mechanical)
To Reorder Components or Folders (AutoCAD Mechanical)
To Sort Items on the Mechanical Browser (AutoCAD Mechanical)
To Insert a Component View to an Existing Instance of a Component (AutoCAD Mechanical)
To Restructure Components in the Mechanical Browser (AutoCAD Mechanical)
To Localize an Xref Component or Folder (AutoCAD Mechanical)
To Exclude a Component From Parts Lists (AutoCAD Mechanical)
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Commands for Working With Mechanical Structure (AutoCAD Mechanical)