To Load/Unload, Turn On/OFF, or Move the Inventor Connected Design Entry Button

Connected Design on A360 functionality is not loaded by default when you open a part or assembly file. You must load the Inventor Connected Design add-in using the Add-in Manager. Once loaded, the Connected Design entry button displays in a part or assembly file in the bottom right corner of the graphics window.

To load/unload Connected Design on A360

  1. On the ribbon, click Tools tab Options panel Add-ins.
  2. In the Add-in Manager dialog box, double-click the name Connected Design on A360 in the list to switch between Loaded and Unloaded. Select Load Automatically to load the add-in automatically.

    Note: If Connected Design on A360 is not in the add-list, right-click and select Show Hidden Members.

  3. Restart Inventor for your changes to take effect.

Unloading the Connected Design on A360 add-in removes the Design Share button from the graphics window.

To toggle off/on the visibility of Connected Design on A360

On the ribbon View tab, Windows panel, in the User Interface drop-down list, select, or clear the check box for Connected Design on A360.

To turn off the visibility of the Connected Design entry button

Right-click the Connected Design entry button and select Close Connected Design on A360.

To move the Connected Design entry button

To move the Design Share entry button, select the button with your mouse, and move to a location on the graphics window that works best for you.

To move the Design Shares button back to its default position, right-click the Connected Design entry button, and select Reset Position.