auto-save-replace
otręba designauto-save-replace
otręba designAn add-in that extends the save and replace process in Autodesk® Inventor®, adding a new pick and replace function and autosave.
$2.50/month
This add-in extends the Autodesk® Inventor® save and replace process.
Save and replace
You can set the default save folder on the fly during the save and replace process, choosing from:
- The parent assembly folder.
- The folder of the component being saved.
- The last folder used. This is stored separately for .ipt and .iam files, and can be reset when the project changes.
Other capabilities:
- You can replace suppressed components.
- You can save and replace multiple components at once. One Save As dialog box is displayed for each unique document.
- You can choose the processing level—the first level or all levels—for Save and Replace All only.
- The corresponding drawing can be saved together with the component, and its reference file is updated to point to the new component.
- The parent assembly can be saved automatically when you use the save and replace functionality.
- The Designer and Creation Date properties are filled in when you use the save and replace functionality.
- Shortcuts are available in the right-click menu.
Pick and replace
The add-in also introduces pick and replace functionality:
- Select one or more components —.ipt files, .iam files, or a mixture of both—and then select the component you want to replace them with.
- You can replace only the components you selected, or all instances of them.
- You can replace several different components with a single new one.
- You can choose the processing level—the first level or all levels—for Pick and Replace All only.
- File type does not matter: you can replace an .ipt file with an .iam file, and the reverse.
Autosave
The add-in also provides autosave functionality:
- You can choose an interval of 5, 10, 15, 30, or 60 minutes.
- You can choose whether all open documents or only the active document is saved.
- A save occurs only when one is needed.
- An autosave activity indicator shows when autosave is running.
Details
Operating system
Release date
Jul 30, 2026
Last updated
Jul 30, 2026
Version
1.0.0
Language
Compatible with
INVNTOR
2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027
Capabilities
General utilities
Data management
Interoperability
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Is there additional support information provided?
Support contact: otreba.development@gmail.com
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