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Opening Assemblies

In the Open dialog box, checkboxes for various assembly modes have been replaced by the Mode drop-down list. Quick view / Selective open has been moved to Large Design Review.

Click Open

(Standard toolbar) or File > Open. In the dialog box, select the assembly you want to open. The Mode drop-down list appears. Available modes include:

Resolved
Lightweight
Large Assembly Mode
Large Design Review

The Use Speedpak checkbox is shown only for modes that allow it.

Quick view / Selective open is no longer available in the Open dialog box for assemblies. Instead, in Mode, select Large Design Review. On the CommandManager, click Selective Open . See Opening and Resolving Components.

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