Open multiple files in ONE inventor instance

[Talayoe]

Hidy,

I just re-installed windows and all the fine (PITA!) trimmings. Now, when I open a file (any type) for Inventor thru windows explorer it opens a NEW instance of Inventor everytime! This is a HUGE system hog, waste of time ect ect.

How can I correct this to just open in the instance that is already there?

tks muchly!

[blair]

This is not the correct way to open files with Inventor. Always open Inventor first, then make sure you are using the correct "Project File". Then use the File-Open dialogue within Inventor. This will also allow you to have multiple files opened within one instance of Inventor.

[harco]

It's probably a registry problem as you have just rebuilt OS but don't ask me where I haven't a clue.

Workaround is to drag and drop onto the Inventor window toolbar/ribbon/border can't remember which.

Don't drag into an assembly graphics area or you will insert into that assembly.