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      schaferron1
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      I have an existing layout file connected to a sketchup file that is outdated. I would like to attach my most recent sketchup model to this layout file. In document setup there are these options: update - relink - unlink - edit - goto - purge. I have tried unlink and the linked file remains in the page views. I have selected goto and it just open the selected sketchup file in sketchup. I have selected edit and it again opens the sketchup file. I'm sure there is an easy way to do this, I just haven't been able to find it.

      thanks,

      Ron

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        kaas
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        you have to use relink

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          Dave R
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          As kaas indicated, unlink the existing SKP file and then choose Relink. Navigate to the new SKP file and choose it. If you have Auto for rendering turned off, you'll need to render the viewports to get them to update or turn Auto back on. It should replace the views in the viewports with the new models if the scene names match.

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            bmike
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            Something I have gotten in the habit of doing is to use the 'Save a Copy As...' option. I keep my 'working' file just the client-project name, and use the 'Save a Copy As...' by adding dates to the name when I feel I need to back up or save due to severe changes or revisions.

            When linking to LO, this makes updating very easy, as my LO file always points to the most recent file.

            mike beganyi design + consulting llc

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              cotty
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              @bmike said:

              Something I have gotten in the habit of doing is to use the 'Save a Copy As...' option. I keep my 'working' file just the client-project name, and use the 'Save a Copy As...' by adding dates to the name when I feel I need to back up or save due to severe changes or revisions.

              A good plugin for this task is TIGs Archiver...

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