One thing to remember:
An assembly file contains the path to the various sub-components and the constraints between them. It does not actually contain any geometry.
Use Pack-n-Go to collect all the files to actually open an assembly. Use the .zip option or the native Window compression tool to create a package to share on the forum.
It will be easier for forum users to help with your issue if you post the pack-n-go.
It also helps to state the version of Inventor that you are using. Older versions of Inventor can't open newer version with a full model tree. Sometimes forum users may post a solution or reference file in a version that you can't open.
Steve Walton
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