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SaveAs Model

Overview​

This video demonstrates the SaveAs Model command in Nitro-CELL, which saves the currently active Creo model under a new name. This operation creates a copy of the model with a different filename while keeping the original model intact. The SaveAs command is essential for workflows that involve creating variants of existing models, such as generating new part numbers from a base design. The video walks through how to specify the new model name in the execution worksheet, execute the command, and verify that both the original and new model exist. It also explains how Creo handles references and dependencies when a model is saved under a new name.

Key Steps​

  1. Open the source model that you want to copy using the Open command
  2. Enter the SaveAs command with the desired new model name
  3. Execute the command to create the new model file
  4. Verify the new model was created and the original remains unchanged
  5. Update any assembly references if the new model replaces the original in an assembly

Tips​

  • Use SaveAs to create model variants without modifying the original design
  • Be mindful of assembly references — SaveAs does not automatically update parent assemblies
  • Combine SaveAs with parameter updates to create configured variants in a single workflow