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Pack and Go packages an Autodesk Inventor LT file and all of its referenced files in a single location. All files that reference the selected Autodesk Inventor LT file from a selected folder can also be included in the package.

Use Pack and Go to archive a file structure, copy a complete set of files while retaining links to referenced files, or isolate a group of files for design experimentation.

You can initiate Pack and Go from Microsoft Windows Explorer.

What happens when a file is packaged?

When you package an Autodesk Inventor LT file, the specified file, the files that it references, and the files that reference the specified file are copied to a new destination. The source files remain in their original locations and are not changed in any way. Other files in the source folders are not included in the package. The copied files are also not changed in any way. A log file and a copy of the original project file with an .old suffix are also copied to the destination folder.

Subsequent changes made to the packaged files do not affect the source files.

NoteThe log file is overwritten each time you package an Autodesk Inventor LT file to the same destination

What are some uses for Pack and Go?

You can use a packaged Autodesk Inventor LT file in a number of ways:

Package files on a CD-ROM or other media for archiving.
Package a complete set of files to send to a vendor or contractor.
Isolate referenced files from other files in the same source folders. The log file created by the packaging operation provides a list of the files that are referenced by the packaged file.
Test alternate configurations or changes with the packaged files without changing the source files.

Procedures

Package files in Autodesk Inventor LT

Use Pack and Go to archive a file structure, copy a complete set of files while retaining links to referenced files, or isolate a group of files for design experimentation.

You can package an Autodesk Inventor LT file and all, or a selection of, its referenced files under a single folder. You can also include files that reference the selected Autodesk Inventor LT file. When you package a file, the files are copied to the specified location without changing or removing the source files.

To package Autodesk Inventor LT files

Locate the file to package.
- In Autodesk Inventor LT, click Save as Pack and Go.
- Or, in Microsoft Windows Explorer, browse to the file to package. Select the file, right-click, and then select Pack and Go.
In the Pack and Go dialog box, specify the Destination Folder for the package.
Set the path and packaging options.
Click Search Now to search for referenced files. The total files found and disk space are displayed when the search is complete.
Click Start to begin packaging the files. As the files are packaged, the status is shown in the Progress box. A new project file and a log file are created in the destination folder, reflecting the structure chosen in the packaging options.
NoteThe log file is overwritten each time you package an Autodesk Inventor LT file to the same destination.

Add or remove files for Pack and Go

Click More, and use the settings to find the files.
Select Search Folder to change the location of referencing files, and then click Search Now to begin searching for referencing files.
To add or remove files from the package, select or remove the check mark from the files in the list.

NoteWhen the source file has referenced files in different locations, you may have to manually relocate the target file under a single work path.

References

Pack and Go

Packages an Autodesk Inventor LT file and all of its referenced files under a single location.

Use Pack and Go to archive a file structure, copy a complete set of files while retaining links to referenced files, or isolate a group of files for design experimentation.

The style library is automatically included in the target directory created by Pack and Go.

Access:

In Microsoft Windows Explorer, select an Autodesk Inventor LT file (.ipt, .idw, .ide, .dwg (Autodesk Inventor LT Drawing)), right-click, and then select Pack and Go.

In Autodesk Inventor LT, click Save As Pack and Go.

Source File	Displays the path and the file name of the file to package.
Destination Folder	Specifies the destination for the packaged files. Click Browse to find the appropriate destination, or enter the path and folder name. If the folder does not exist, a prompt to create the folder is displayed.
Find referenced files	Sets the path for the search. Note There are two Search Now commands in the dialog box in different groups. The one in the Find Referenced Files group begins a search for files that are referenced from the selected file. The one in the Search for Referencing Files Group begins a search for files that reference the selected file and its transitively referenced files. The same file is not displayed in search results more than once.
Options	Sets the file options for the packaged files. Click to select the desired options. NoteIf any packaged files have the same file name, only one of the files can be placed at the destination folder\file name. This results in references to the files that were not copied being redirected to the one that was successfully copied. Model Files Only Copies only Autodesk Inventor LT model files ( .ipt, .idw, .ide, .dwg (Autodesk Inventor LT Drawing)) to the destination folder. Referenced files such as spreadsheets and text files are not copied. Include Linked Files Copies all referenced files to the destination folder, including spreadsheets, text files, and other files. Skip Styles When selected, Styles are not copied with the packaged file. Skip Templates When selected, Templates are not copied with the packaged file.
Total Files	Displays the total number of files to package.
Disk Space Required	Displays the disk space needed on destination media. Make sure there is enough space at the destination before starting the packaging operation.
Start	Begins the packaging.
Progress	Displays the progress of the packaging.
Search for referencing files	Sets the path for referencing files.
	Search folder Searches for referencing files in the folder identified by the path in the field immediately below this option.
	Include Subfolders Searches the selected folder and all subfolders for referencing files.
Files Found	Displays the list of files to be packaged.

NotePack and Go creates a log file of the operation and places it in the same directory as the packaged file. See the log file for information about the packaging operation and the names and source paths of all referenced files.

The log file is overwritten each time you package an Autodesk Inventor LT file to the same destination.

Find missing referenced files - Pack and Go

Locates a referenced file that was not found during a Pack and Go packing process.

Access:

Automatically displayed if file is not found during packing process.

To start Pack and Go, select an Autodesk Inventor LT file (.ipt, .idw, .dwg (Autodesk Inventor LT Drawing)) from Microsoft Windows Explorer, then right-click and select Pack and Go.:

Look in	Shows path of the active directory.
Open	Adds the selected file. The packing process continues.
Cancel	Cancels the packing process and displays the Pack and Go dialog box without referenced files.
Skip	Skips the missing referenced file and continues packing process.
Skip All	Skips all missing referenced files and continues packing process.

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