Best way to copy parts?
Best way to copy parts?
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I am using SW2003. I have a thin rectangular part that I have created. I need to create an identical part with the only difference being that two c'sinks are on the opposite side. Can I simply open the part file, change the c'sinks, and then save it as a different name? Will this cause problems in my assembly when it references the part files?






RE: Best way to copy parts?
Back to the mirror part. If you want the second part to be an identical mirror of the first, create a "mirror part". Search through the help files for that. It is pretty simple. A mirror part is nice because you can make a change to the original part and the mirror will update. They remain linked whereas a copy is its own part.
RE: Best way to copy parts?
RE: Best way to copy parts?
RE: Best way to copy parts?
But the safer way to change filenames (for long or shared projects) is by using SW Explorer, with a previous "Find where used".
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RE: Best way to copy parts?