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Open multiple parts at once

Open multiple parts at once

I would like to be able to select multiple parts (either from the graphics area or from the browser) and open all of them at once.

 

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10 Comments
jtylerbc
Mentor

I would like to see this also include opening from the BOM.

laptop_geek
Advocate

Opening parts from the BOM in a drawing would be great. It is very annoying to have the "OPEN" button there but greyed out.

mrattray
Advisor
Curtis_Waguespack
Consultant

If this idea is implemented, I would like to see a confirmation box before the files are opened, in order to prevent this option from becoming a problem caused by an mistaken click.

 

Example:

 

  1. Select multiple files
  2. Right click and choose Open
  3. Click "Yes" when asked "Do you really want to open these 77 files?"

 

mrattray
Advisor

That's a good point, Curtis. That would be like the famous accidentally clicking "Expand All" instead of "Collapse All" in a large assembly...

scottmoyse
Mentor

I vote for multiple parts being opened from the browser, but also from the BOM. Both should be implemented at the same time.

dan_szymanski
Autodesk
Status changed to: Accepted

Accepted idea [US-56833]. Thanks!

DRoam
Mentor

FYI, this was added in R2 of Inventor 2017, which you can download if you have a Subscription.

 

Also, there's a duplicate request here which could be marked as Implemented whenever this one is.

 

dan_szymanski
Autodesk
Status changed to: Future Consideration

We are refining procedures around idea status.  Changing this to Future Consideration.

dan_szymanski
Autodesk
Status changed to: Implemented

This idea has been implemented within Autodesk Inventor 2021.1. Special thanks to everyone who cast a vote for it.

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