Tool to clean up orphaned member files

[Jon.Balgley]

Tool or function to clean-up/remove orphaned member part files.  For example I have a project with about 3000 part files. I know I'm using only a fraction of these parts in the current design. These orphaned parts slow down other processes such as the up-load and down-load of the project to and from the server. Also, creates a burden to the server backup, while having little or no benefit once the design has been complete. I cannot just delete all of the member files and rebuild the model because any drawings that were already started or completed will be compromised.  

[Jon.Balgley]

I'd like to hear from other users about how this would apply to your situation.

[michael.m.tadros]

Go to I menu > Save As > Pack and Go, select desired location, click search files and then 'start'. That should move all current part files to a location of your choosing, without any of the files that are not used in the assembly.

Good Luck.

[Raider_71]

Hi,

We have an application that might be just what you are looking for. Its called Project Purge and its basically an app that can be used to detect and remove any unrelated/unused Inventor files from the project workspace. Its also got an "OldVersions" removal tool. Its a very quick and nice way to clean up your Inventor project's workspace and remove any "dead wood". 

Download it here now: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/30964827/Linked%20Software/Project%20Purge/Project%20Purge%201.0...

In future it will be available from here: http://www.mgfx.co.za/tools-for-inventor.htm

Thanks

Pieter