Set New Project
Creates the folder structure of a new Inventor project with templates, design data, content center, presets, and custom subfolders.
What it is for
Automates the initial setup of an Inventor project: folder names, template paths, and a reusable directory structure, so you do not have to create everything by hand.
Where to find it
| Environment | Panel | Button |
|---|---|---|
| No document | Tools | Set New / Project |
Screenshot pending: Set New Project button on the MicroCAD ribbon.
Prerequisites
- Valid Inventor Tools license
- Inventor open (no active document required)
- Write permissions at the new project location
Step by step
- Open Inventor (with or without a document).
- Go to MicroCAD → Tools → Set New Project.
- In the wizard, enter the project name and location on disk.
- Optionally configure template, design data, content center, and preset paths.
- Define the folder structure (root and subfolders) or load a saved structure.
- Confirm to create the project on disk.
Dialog options
| Field / section | Description |
|---|---|
| Project name | Identifier of the new Inventor project |
| Location | Root folder where the project will be created |
| Templates | Path to template files (.ipt, .iam, .idw) |
| Design Data | Inventor design-data folder |
| Content Center | Content library |
| Presets | Style and configuration presets |
| Folder tree | Custom structure (root + subfolders) |
| Saved structures | Load or save reusable structure definitions |
Result
- Project folder created on disk with the defined structure
- Inventor project configuration files
- Optionally, a saved structure file for future projects
Notes and limitations
- Requires enough space on the destination drive.
- If the template path is invalid, Inventor may use system defaults.
- This tool does not open the project in Inventor automatically; activate it from Projects if you want.