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Tab Sync
jeff_flowers557
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Some of my documents have parts (tabs) that are also used in other documents such as mounting brackets. I would like to be able to edit one part in one document and have the same alteration happen to the same part in a different document. If this is already possible and I'm just not seeing it, I'd love some constructive criticism. Thanks.
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john_mcclary
Member, Developers Posts: 3,937 PRO
You can create a version in your document with the edited part.
Then on the other document you can "import" the part (in assemblies); or "derive" the part (in part studio) directly from your main document.
Then every time you edit the part in the main document, create a new version.
Then all other documents you have your part will get a blue chain link icon. Click that and say update all.
This only works one way, so additional updates to parts in the other documents will only affect those documents, and any other documents that those would be linked too as well.
You can also go back a version at any time, or decide not to update in some documents. Giving you absolute control of your parts at all times.
Here is a quick video showing a bunch of back and fourth updates
https://youtu.be/tai2vWbh9jA
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Then on the other document you can "import" the part (in assemblies); or "derive" the part (in part studio) directly from your main document.
Then every time you edit the part in the main document, create a new version.
Then all other documents you have your part will get a blue chain link icon. Click that and say update all.
This only works one way, so additional updates to parts in the other documents will only affect those documents, and any other documents that those would be linked too as well.
You can also go back a version at any time, or decide not to update in some documents. Giving you absolute control of your parts at all times.
Here is a quick video showing a bunch of back and fourth updates
https://youtu.be/tai2vWbh9jA