Copy Assembly
Performs a deep copy of an assembly and all of its references (parts and subassemblies) to new folders, updating internal references.
What it is for
Duplicates a complete assembly — including the full dependency tree — to a new location. Useful for design variants or backing up entire projects.
Where to find it
| Environment | Panel | Button |
|---|---|---|
| Assembly | Assembly Tools | Copy / Assembly |
Screenshot pending: Copy Assembly dialog with destination paths.
Prerequisites
- Open assembly document
- Enough disk space for the complete copy
- Write permissions on the destination folders
- Valid license
Step by step
- Open the assembly to copy.
- Go to MicroCAD → Assembly Tools → Copy Assembly.
- Confirm or adjust the source assembly path.
- Define destination folders for assemblies, subassemblies, and parts.
- Optionally enable copy elements to split parts into different locations.
- Review the grid of included components.
- Confirm to run the deep copy.
Dialog options
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Source assembly path | Path of the source assembly |
| Destination — assembly | Destination folder of the main assembly |
| Destination — subassemblies | Folder for subassemblies |
| Destination — parts | Folder for parts |
| Copy elements (split locations) | Allows different paths by component type |
| Component grid | Preview of components to copy |
Result
- Complete file tree copied to the destination folders
- Internal references updated in the copied assembly
Notes and limitations
- Different from Copy Assembly on the Drawing tab (which is Copy Design v1); this version runs from an open assembly.
- Drawings (
.idw/.dwg) are not copied automatically; use Copy Design v2 if you need drawings included. - Very large assemblies can take time; do not interrupt the process.