Save and Replace All

In this streamlined workflow, you select a component, save a copy of that component, and replace all instances of the component within the assembly with the newly created copy while maintaining all assembly constraints.

What's New: 2024.2

Tip: Use this command to investigate design variations.

  1. On the ribbon, click Assemble tab Productivity panel Save and Replace All .

  2. Click to select a component.

    Note: You can also save and replace all instances of a sub-assembly. To save and replace a sub-assembly, first select the sub-assembly, and then click Save and Replace All.

  3. Optionally, in the Create Part or Create Assembly dialog box, modify the name for the copied component or sub-assembly.

  4. Click Save to save a copy of the selected file and replace all instances of the selected component with the newly saved copy.

Note: To select an alternative folder, use the Save in drop-down selection list on the Create Part dialog box before you click Save.
Parent page: Productivity Tools