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conditions. There is a possibility that errors can occur when you try to
reassociate the files.
Copying Geometry Files
You can create a copy of an .ipt file using the Save Copy As command or your
operating system file copy command. The copy of the .ipt file still references
the original .ipa file.
Resolving File Link Failures
In some cases, the .ipa file might fail to resolve when you try to perform an
analysis of the part. For example, you rename or move the .ipa file, or a vendor
receives a copy of an .ipt file without the associated .ipa file. The .ipa file fails
to resolve and you are prompted with the Resolve Link dialog box.
You can do two things, other than cancel the file open process:
■ Skip the file.
■ Select an existing .ipa file.
Skipping Missing IPA Files
If you select to edit a part even though the .ipa file is missing, you can enter
the stress analysis environment. Create an .ipa file by rerunning the stress
analysis update and saving. You can edit the part document itself. However,
you cannot perform any stress analysis work.
Selecting Existing IPA Files
If the .ipa file is missing, you can select an existing renamed or moved .ipa
file.
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