Cannot modify the library file ... is not checked out to you.

[crepps]

I am not able to edit, delete or add any changes to any of my files (ipt, iam or dwg).  If anyone knows what i can do to remedy this error, please let me know!!! I really need to make changes to these files!!!!  belotw is the error message, with the file location replaced with XXXXXXXX:

   Cannot modify the library file XXXXXXXXXX.iam
     Component XXXXXXXXXXXXX.iam is not checked out to you. Edits are not allowed on this file.

[blair]

By definition, Library parts can't be changed. You would need to create a new Project or modify an existing project and change your settings so your directory in question is included in your Work Group search paths.

[minderer]

I have the same problem, and blair's answer is not helpful. I created the locked .iam file as an assembly -- why is it now considered a "library" and not editable anymore?

[DrDemes]

For some reason the main forlder which is set as active project have been set as library!!! You can change that as follows:

1) Launch Inventor
2) Click on Projects tab
3) Make sure you have activate the right project file (double click to set as default)
4) In the tablate underneath go to "Libraries"
5) Under that you should see one or more paths with the name of your active project folder/file
5) Delete those paths
6) Done! 🙂

Hope that worked.

[sofiamirandaicazaN3A2F]

Hello, I have the same problem, but I can't erase the paths (step n.5) the option delete its unable . Do you know how can I erase the paths?

I copied my files to another path and they work properly.

Thank you