Copy Design
Copies a complete design (folder with parts, assemblies, and drawings) to a new location with a different name, updating internal references. Legacy version (VB).
What it is for
Duplicates an existing design project and renames it, including .ipt, .iam, .idw, and .dwg files. Useful for numbered variants of the same product.
Where to find it
| Environment | Panel | Button |
|---|---|---|
| Drawing | Drawing Tools | Copy / Assembly (tooltip: "Copy a design and links references") |
Screenshot pending: Copy Design dialog with source and destination paths.
Prerequisites
- Open drawing document (or access to the referenced design)
- Write permissions on the destination folder
- Valid license
Step by step
- Open a drawing of the design to copy, or have access to the design folder.
- Go to MicroCAD → Drawing Tools → Copy Assembly (Copy Design v1).
- Enter the existing design directory.
- Type the new design name.
- Optionally enable prepend design name to prefix each file with the design name.
- Confirm to copy the complete folder with updated references.
Dialog options
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Existing design directory | Root folder of the source design |
| New design name | Name of the copied design |
| Prepend design name to filenames | Prefixes each file with the design name |
Result
- New design folder with all files copied and renamed
- Internal and drawing references updated to the new name
Notes and limitations
- The ribbon button is named Copy Assembly but implements Copy Design v1, different from Copy Assembly in an assembly.
- For the modern version from a drawing, prefer Copy Design v2.
- Make sure the destination folder does not exist or is empty to avoid conflicts.