Can't save file, only save as

[WIRMNS]

Hi,

When I created a new file (or with a existing file), I can save it normally. After I have worked in the file, I can not save file anymore. I just get a message to do a save as. My file are in read-only mode.

The files are saved on the network without using the Vault.

Why is Inventor doing this? 

I work with Inventor 2022 and Windows 10 Pro.

[JDMather]

@WIRMNS 

Sounds like a network issue, but let’s do a simple check first - 

Q1. What version of 2022 (Update Number) are you running?

[WIRMNS]

Build 153 / Release 2022

[mluterman]

This happens to me when I or someone else on the network has the file opened somewhere/anywhere (even on a monitor with a minimized window you can't readily see). Alternatively, if it's driving you crazy, just save it with a new name and use that one instead. (But the file was always found to be open somewhere else-and no, windows will not allow you to do anything about it).

[JDMather]

@WIRMNS 

First thing I would do is install the latest update for your version of Inventor...

Since you are not using Vault - I would use Projects

The *.ipj file could be on your local drive or on the network drive (I would try both ways - depending on how other users at your company access files).

[WIRMNS]

We have this problem for a few month. Before it worked fine.

We already use a project file. We have like 10 Inventor running.

Is it possible that the problem is that not everybody have the same update?

[johnsonshiue]

Hi! The behavior does not make sense. This is likely related to the user's read/write privilege and whether or not Inventor is allowed to save. A few things to check.

1) Install all critical Windows updates and the latest graphics driver.

2) Clean up %temp%.

3) For the folder you try to save to, make sure you have the read/write privilege.

4) Right-click on Inventor desktop icon -> Properties -> Compatibility -> check "Run as Admin."

5) Install Inventor 2022.5.1 update.

5) Is the drive partitioned as FAT or NTFS?

Many thanks!

[WIRMNS]

I did all the points and tried again. the problem is still there.
The drive is a NTFS partition.
Thx

[johnsonshiue]

Hi! Are you using a PDM system to manage the files? Is the folder a library folder? Is it an OneDrive folder?

Many thanks!

[WIRMNS · Accepted solution]

Thanks for the reply. I think we found the problem.
It has to do with system permissions.