Place subassembly using defined View representation

It is advantageous to place a subassembly with a defined View representation. For example, you want to display only needed components to reduce screen clutter.

  1. On the ribbon, click Assemble tab Component panel Place . Use the command drop-down arrow if necessary.
  2. In the Open File dialog box, select an Autodesk Inventor *.iam file.
  3. Click Options.
  4. In the File Open Options dialog box, select a previously defined View representation, and then click OK.
  5. Click Open. The subassembly with the selected View representation is attached to the cursor.
  6. Click in graphics window of the active assembly to place the subassembly. You can place as many subassemblies as you need, right-click, and then select Done.