Default Rep

Overview

Default Rep switches the selected component occurrence(s) back to the Default Design View Representation. Use it after visibility or appearance changes have left a component in an unexpected view state (for example, when nested visibility changes cause a component to fall back to the Primary view).

This command focuses on restoring the design view representation selection to Default. If you need a more aggressive cleanup (e.g., force everything visible and clear appearance overrides), use Default Rep Reset.

How It Works

Prompts you to select component occurrence(s) in the assembly.
For each selected occurrence, activates the Default design view representation for that component.
Updates the document so the graphics reflect the selected representation.

Usage Instructions

Open your assembly in Inventor.
Click Default Rep in the Configure panel.
Select the component occurrence(s) you want to restore.
Repeat selection as needed (depending on command prompt flow).

Troubleshooting

View did not change: Confirm you selected the intended component occurrence(s) and that they are not suppressed or read-only.
Still looks “wrong” after switching to Default: Appearance overrides or visibility states may still be applied. Use Default Rep Reset.
Overrides from a higher level: Some appearance/visibility settings can be driven from parent assemblies or representations; review settings at the appropriate level.

Examples

Restore a cluttered assembly view: Switch selected components back to Default after working in other design views.

Prepare for drawing creation: Ensure components are using their Default representation before generating views.

Standardize view state: Apply the Default representation consistently across selected components.