Pack and Go for Files

Pack and Go collects a file and all of its referenced files into a single package and sends it to either a folder outside the vault or to a mail recipient. All files that are referenced by a selected file are included in the package unless otherwise specified in the Pack and Go dialog box.

1. Select a file or multiple files from the file list, the Uses tab, Where Used tab, or the Quick Search.

   Note: Selecting a file from the History tab allows you to package historical versions.

2. Click File ► Pack.

3. In the Pack and Go dialog box, select the type of package to create:

   • Zip file (*.zip)
   • Unzipped
   • DWF Package
   • DWFx Package

   Depending on the package type and the destination, you are prompted for a file name when you click OK on the Pack and Go dialog box.

   Note: Only .dwf files are included in a DWF package and only .dwfx files are included in a DWFx package. If both .dwf and .dwfx files are selected for packaging, only those matching the selected package type are packaged.

4. Specify the destination for the package. The package can be sent to:

   • a folder outside of the vault

   • an e-mail address

   • an installed Autodesk cloud drive, for example Autodesk Drive, Autodesk Docs or Fusion Hub

     Note: To access Autodesk Drive, Autodesk Docs or the Fusion Hub, you must install Desktop Connector.

5. Select the revision of the files that you want to pack.

   If the latest revision is selected, then the latest with non-released bias will be used to obtain the children.

6. The package can retain the folder structure from the vault or place all files in a single, flat directory. Select either Copy to Single Path or Keep Folder Hierarchy.

7. Click the appropriate icons to select which related files will be included in the package and whether or not .dwf files are included.

8. Click the >> button and select the Append transmittal report to package check box to include a report of all of the files in the package.

9. Select the Template File drop-down list and perform one of the following actions:

   • Select an existing path to a report template.
   • Select Open from Vault and navigate to a report template in the vault.
   • Select Open Local Template and navigate to a report template in a local folder.

10. Click OK.

11. If Mail Recipient was chosen as the destination, an e-mail message is displayed with the package listed as an attachment. Enter the addresses for the mail recipients, customize the message, and then click Send.

12. If any data files have out-of-date visualization files , a dialog is displayed listing those data files and you are prompted to chose whether or not to continue. It is recommended that you resolve any non-compliant files.

    • Click No to correct the non-compliant visualization files before proceeding.
    • Click Yes to continue with the operation using the out-of-date visualization files.