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Creating and Modifying Configurations

You can use the Modify Configurations dialog box to create, modify, and delete configurations in parts and assemblies.

To create a new configuration:

  1. At the bottom of the configuration column, click <Creates a new configuration>.
  2. Type a name and press Enter.

    You can right-click any configuration and click the following:
    • Rename Configuration
    • Delete Configuration
    • Add Derived Configuration
    • Switch to Configuration. Makes the selected configuration the active one.



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