How to use Search Browser & Old Versions|AUTODESK Inventor Tips

Recently we posted “How to Configure Default Templates and Mini-Toolbars OFF by Default |AUTODESK Inventor Tips” and now we are sharing two new tips from our “120 Autodesk Inventor Tips” vault.

Our Autodesk Subject Matter Expert from i GET IT Learning created these 120 short tech tips to present at Autodesk University. Till now we have shared the first 14 tips in PLM Tech Talk. To get access to tips go to – SkillAdvisor from i GET IT (myigetit.com) and choose your role and software course relevant to you and subscribe and gain access to many other Tips. Also check out our new blog section in which we publish latest trends articles regarding ACES – Blogs – i GET IT (myigetit.com).

Follow the below videos and steps to get to know more –

120 Autodesk Inventor Tips –

#15 Search Browser

Search Browser
Step 1

Click Magnifying Glass icon on Browser

Step 2

Enter text for search.  Name  or  iProperties

Example: Search for Mate constraints
Example: Search for iProperty
Example: Search for Hole features

#16 Old Versions

Old Versions

You can use the following steps to restore or recover old saved files from the Old Versions files.
(NOTE: Not Compatible With Autodesk Vault)

  • Open file from the OldVersions folder
  • Select Options
    • Open old version (Save not allowed)
    • Restore old version to current version
    • Open Current Version

If you copy the file out of the OldVersions folder, file is treated as its own file

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