Save and Replace

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

Tip: Use this command to investigate design variations.

On the ribbon, click Assemble tab Productivity panel Save and Replace .
Click to select a component.

Important: You can also save and replace a sub-assembly. To save and replace a sub-assembly, first select the sub-assembly, and then click Save and Replace.
Optionally, in the Create Part or Create Assembly dialog box, modify the name for the copied component or sub-assembly.
Click Save to save a copy of the selected file and replace the selected file 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.