Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
Figure 4.3
Detach Model From Central dialog box
Use caution when removing worksets from a file because this action affects
the visibility and display of many types of elements. When you are using
a consultant's model, this may be less important if you are concerned only
with having that model linked into yours. Preserving the worksets, however,
may make it easier for you to control the visibility of systems or specific
components within the linked file. You may consider purging unused
contentanddeletingviewsfromalinkedfiletoreducefilesize;however,you
will have to repeat the process each time you receive an updated version of
the file.
When you open a file with the Detach From Central option selected, the
file becomes a temporary project file stored in your computer's RAM. You
are the owner of all the worksets in the file if you have chosen the option
to preserve worksets. Once the file is open, you can save it to the location
from which you will load it by using the Save As command. Using the
same location as your project file will make it easier to manage all your
linked files. If the filename does not suit your standards, you can give it any
name you want. However, the location and the filename that you choose
should remain the same throughout the life of the project. It is best to
avoid overwriting a file with the same name by using Save As, so when you
download the file and put it on your network, you may want to rename it
prior to opening it. You should also avoid downloading it directly to the
directory in which the working linked file resides, especially if you are not
changing the filename. You do not want to overwrite the linked file before
you get a chance to clean it up.
