Copy a folder and its sub-directories from one project to another

[S-R]

I am unable to copy a folder and its subdirectories from one project to another. However, I am able to copy individual design files one at a time with the caveat they are true duplicates and not linked together. I work primarily with 8020 hardware imported as STEP files directly from their website. Once I have an object, I modify the properties to be the correct material, appearance, part number, and a description. 

Currently, I have to keep a separate 8020 "library" folder for each project on which I am working with the parts I need for that specific project. I would like to have a top-level project with all of the objects I've needed historically correctly modified with their properties. The end goal is to only have to edit an object's properties once saving time and having them linked would let any edits cascade through every project.

Is there a workaround or better workflow for this situation?

[ahreum.ryu · Accepted solution]

Hi @S-R

Thank you for posting~

Unfortunately, this is a known limitation to move design between projects…

And here is a workaround article. I hope that this will help.    

Unable to Move design between projects in Fusion 360

And I’ve thought about your process and I’m not sure this is what you want. I think if you use the sub-folders it would be possible. (it’s not project I mean it is folders)

Please take a look at my video. 

I think if you use this way you wouldn't need to move the files.... but It won't apply for your models that you already have. 

If I missed something, please let me know. I look forward your reply. 

Many thanks,

[S-R]

Your proposed workaround is very close to what I need. I think maintaining a top-level library project and copying the sub-folders into each new project will work until a better solution is available. The top-level and copied directory won't stay synchronized, but that shouldn't be too much of a problem. 

Thank you