# Save and return to sketch

## Command Description

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After saving the document (*Ctrl+S* or *Save*), this feature enables users automatically return to the last active sketch (provided the Save command has been invoked from the active *Sketch* environment). This removes one extra step that is required to go back to the sketch to continue the editing.

Standard Inventor behavior is such the user must exit the sketch before saving the document (or the sketch can be exited automatically). After saving, the user has to manually activate the sketch to continue the editing.

## Command Settings

By default, this feature is disabled. It can be enabled using the *Enable* checkbox.

## Workflow Overview

1. Check/uncheck the checkbox.
2. Use your normal sketch editing workflow.

## Example of the Save and return to sketch command behavior

<figure><img src="https://content.gitbook.com/content/ZSEaukXZvekl0qIsJpTb/blobs/2AFdnC5ubSBAfjnr662p/save_and_return.gif" alt=""><figcaption><p>Workflow improved by the Save and return to sketch command</p></figcaption></figure>