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Martin-H7-Bedrock
7-Bedrock
Oct 23, 2026 11:38 AM UTC
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Replace by Interchange not working while file is locked

Just wanted to share this, couldn’t find anything about it anywhere else, maybe helps another with similar problem.
I am also wondering if this is intended functionality?

We run Creo 12.4.3.0 together with windchill 13.1.3.2 and we have just begun using interchange assemblies.
I just found out that if a interchange component member is locked in your workspace, you are unable to replace it by interchange. The option is simply grayed out without explanation. The other “Replace by” commands works.

By pure chance I unlocked it and tried again and was amazed that it worked. 

I have also confirmed this case is also true on Creo 13.4.0.0

      MikeBennett
      MikeBennettAnswer
      17-Peridot
      Oct 26, 2026 2:39 PM UTC

      Hi ​@Martin-H,

       

      It looks like a similar description was reported in a case within the last couple months and was reported to R&D as SPR 17406847.  You can follow article CS480643 for updates. 

      Attempting to review the notes in the SPR, it appears that while there were some updates to the support for locked models in Replace operations in 2024, by Unrelated and by Interchange remained disabled when the outgoing component is locked as there is an assembly reference made into the outgoing part during the replace operation.  This SPR is now looking into the feasibility of supporting the locked model Replace by Interchange scenario.

       

      I hope this helps shed some light on the situation,

      Mike

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      MikeBennett
      MikeBennett17-PeridotAnswer
      17-Peridot
      Oct 26, 2026 2:39 PM UTC

      Hi ​@Martin-H,

       

      It looks like a similar description was reported in a case within the last couple months and was reported to R&D as SPR 17406847.  You can follow article CS480643 for updates. 

      Attempting to review the notes in the SPR, it appears that while there were some updates to the support for locked models in Replace operations in 2024, by Unrelated and by Interchange remained disabled when the outgoing component is locked as there is an assembly reference made into the outgoing part during the replace operation.  This SPR is now looking into the feasibility of supporting the locked model Replace by Interchange scenario.

       

      I hope this helps shed some light on the situation,

      Mike

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