Unable to delete file that doesn't appear to be used elsewhere

[Anonymous]

Hello, 

I want to delete an old file that is no longer required (and indeed risks confusion if left as is). 

When I do this I get the following error 

"A version of this document has been referenced by drawings, other designs, or manufacturing files and cannot be deleted"

However when I interrogate the file in question in the web browser I see nothing under "used in" or "drawings". 

So my questions are:

- How can I find out wher Fusion thinks this file is still in use?

- Given it has already been removed from the higher level assembly, how can I break any links that may still exist to be able to delete these files?

[jhackney1972]

Take a look at this blog article and video, it is a workaround but it will do the job.

[Anonymous]

Oh that's pretty horrid isn't it. 

Why does everything have to be a work around! 

Thanks John suspect that's the best solution.

[Anonymous]

Having tried this now - I've realised I can't move files from one project to another. I don't even get the option when I right click and select move as per your video. 

[jhackney1972]

If the Projects are in the same Fusion Team, you can move files between them.  Look closer at the move dialog box.  If you still do not see the possibility post a Screencast of the process, I will take a look.

[Anonymous]

Hmm I don't understand this. 

The files in question are in "Project B". 

The move dialogue here only gives me other folders in Project B. 

However if I go into "Project A" which I believe is in the same team, the move dialogue here lets me move things into Project B. 

Any idea why I can't do vice versa?

[jhackney1972]

I have no explanation for what you describe.  If you can see Project A from Project B, then they are in the same team.  Sorry for your issue, I wish I knew what to tell you.