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Save and Replace function : how to change default folder to last used folder - Inventor 2026

RigazFra — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 14:50:49 GMT

I’m experiencing an issue in Inventor 2026. The Save and Replace option always defaults to the workspace instead of returning to the last used folder. In previous versions, it would consistently go back to the last folder used. Is there away to change this?

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Re: Save and Replace function : how to change default folder to last used folder - Inventor 2026

Leo_xie — Fri, 03 Oct 2025 13:58:18 GMT

Hi @RigazFra, thanks for your feedback.
I tried this but haven't figured out the key steps to reproduce the issue.
Could you let me know if you are using a default project or a customized Inventor project? Is the last used folder in your project scope? Any sample to reproduce the issue is appreciated.

Re: Save and Replace function : how to change default folder to last used folder - Inventor 2026

RigazFra — Sat, 04 Oct 2025 02:41:08 GMT

Hi Leo, Thanks so much for the reply.

Sorry I'm not 100% sure on what you mean by 'default project' or a 'customized Inventor project'. I have always created a .ipj project file for each of my clients when creating designs for them. I think I'm using a 'customised project' .

To help explain what I'm asking, I have attached a PDF document that shows step by step on what happens when using the 'Save & Replace' command. I hope this helps.

Re: Save and Replace function : how to change default folder to last used folder - Inventor 2026

Leo_xie — Mon, 06 Oct 2025 21:38:38 GMT

Thanks for the nice document. I have reproduced the issue, but failed to find a workaround it. A ticket for this has been created. The team will rank the priority.

Re: Save and Replace function : how to change default folder to last used folder - Inventor 2026

richard_griffin — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 14:14:02 GMT

Hi @Leo_xie,

Has there been any movement on this at all?

Re: Save and Replace function : how to change default folder to last used folder - Inventor 2026

Leo_xie — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 14:55:59 GMT

Thanks for checking this, @richard_griffin . The ticket is still in the draft plan, hasn't been finalized.

Re: Save and Replace function : how to change default folder to last used folder - Inventor 2026

RigazFra — Tue, 11 Nov 2025 22:21:14 GMT

Hi Leo,

Any idea how long it will take the Autodesk Inventor team to find a fix?

Re: Save and Replace function : how to change default folder to last used folder - Inventor 2026

Leo_xie — Tue, 11 Nov 2025 23:15:29 GMT

Hi @RigazFra, the ticket has been assigned to DEV team and the current status is WIP. Thanks for your patience.

Re: Save and Replace function : how to change default folder to last used folder - Inventor 2026

Leo_xie — Thu, 27 Nov 2025 16:01:56 GMT

Hi @RigazFra , could you send me an email (leo.xie@autodesk.com) so that more info can be checked?