You can use different methods when you copy and reuse your components. 1
You can choose to paste components that are linked to the original 2
and hence updates, when your original component updates. 3
You can also paste New components when you want to reuse your component, 4
but want to continue working on it as an individual piece of information. 5
Insert into current design allows you to reference, 6
also known as xref, short for external reference, 7
external Autodesk Fusion designs within your current assembly. 8
Right click on the component you want to copy on your browser, and then right 9
click on the component you want to nest your copied component within. 10
It's common to nest your component within your top level component, 11
but you can also nest it within lower level components. 12
Position your pasted component. 13
Pay attention to the 14
unique designations at the end of the copied component name. 15
Press OK to finish. 16
This component is linked to the original. 17
Use this method when you want changes made to the original component 18
to also update the copy. 19
Paste new works similarly, 20
but paste an unlinked copy of your component. 21
Pay attention to the file name when you paste new. 22
The name differs from the paste component 23
workflow with a linked component. 24
You also have the option to fire up a new design 25
and paste your component there. 26
This independent component won't update when you update the original, 27
which is useful when you want to reuse digital assets 28
but continue working with them as originals. 29
Use insert into current design 30
when you want to xref a component from another design. 31
Select your parent component in your design 32
before you right click your chosen design in the data panel and insert it. 33
Edit in 34
place allows you to edit the external component in your current context. 35
You can also break the link from the original design, and continue 36
to work with your component as an independent piece of information. 37
You now know the basics about copying and pasting components. 38
See you soon in the next lesson. Thank you.