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Batch "save copy as" is there a way to do this

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FritscheDesign
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Batch "save copy as" is there a way to do this

So I have a client who wants step files for each of the 85 components in our skid design so they can run the data through their plasma cutter.

Is there a way to batch open and save copy as for all these parts instead of me opening and saving each part out one at a time?
IV 2010 SP3
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Message 2 of 9

Look at Task Scheduler. I'm at home at the moment, so I can't say that that exact function is available though....
Message 3 of 9
Anonymous
in reply to: FritscheDesign


Hi fritschedisgn,

 

   "Copy Design" in Vault may be the
answer you're looking for.

 

-Hugh
Message 4 of 9
BMiller63
in reply to: FritscheDesign

as Hall said, use Task Scheduler

Programs > Autodesk > Autodesk Inventor 20** > Tools > Task Scheduler

Use the Export Files task to translate:

Autodesk Inventor (*.ipt) and assembly (*.iam) files to:
IGES files (*.igs, *.ige, *.iges) (Default output is *.igs.)
STEP files (*.stp, *.ste, *.step)
DWG (*.dwg)
SAT files (*.sat)
JT files (*.jt)
Parasolid files (binary (*.x_b), text (*.x_t))
Pro/ENGINEER files (Granite (*.g), Neutral (*.neu))
CATIA V5 (*.CATPart (part), *.CATProduct (product))
STL (*.stl)
Message 5 of 9

I tried the Task Scheduler but I was unable to find where to change the format?
IV 2010 SP3
Message 6 of 9
karthur1
in reply to: FritscheDesign

In the export files dialog, click on the output file name column to change format.
Message 7 of 9
Davarn-Tool&Die
in reply to: karthur1

Does translating the assembly file that way result in individual translated files? is there any way to select the output for multiple files all at once or do they have to be selected individually? I have hundreds of files that I have to translate out for other systems.

Message 8 of 9
blair
in reply to: Davarn-Tool&Die

I might do a Pack-and-Go to get out the files I need if they belong to a specific assembly. Get them to a separate directory with a Project file. Then run the Task Scheduler for that folder/project.


Inventor 2020, In-Cad, Simulation Mechanical

Just insert the picture rather than attaching it as a file
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Message 9 of 9
Davarn-Tool&Die
in reply to: blair

I see, the "Folder" choice doesn't allow a destination directory, hence the Pack and go. Makes sense. Ill try it ASAP and let you know.

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