The Bottom Line

Understand how project search paths work. Knowing how Inventor resolves file paths when it opens linked files, such as assembly files and drawings, goes a long way toward helping prevent broken links and repair links that do get broken.

Master It What type of file does Inventor use to point the assembly file to the parts that it contains?

Set up library and Content Center paths. Library and Content Center paths are read-only library configurations set up in the project file.

Master It When you set up a library or Content Center path to a folder that does not exist, what happens?

Create and configure a project file. Project files are a key component of working successfully in Inventor, but for many people, this is a one-time ...

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