Insert part, external reference to it
Insert part, external reference to it
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I inserted a part, named "casting 1," into a new part file and then did all the extruded cuts on it to make it into a machined part. Now I want to replace "casting 1" with "casting 2" which has some changes but the machining is the same.
It does not appear possible to do this. When you list external references, the file path cannot be changed. When you load external references, you can select the new part but it does not replace the old one. It looks like all the machining operations will have to be re-created on the new casting.
I checked the help menus and older threads, but I have to admit that I am confused about workilng with external references.
Thanks for any suggestions.
It does not appear possible to do this. When you list external references, the file path cannot be changed. When you load external references, you can select the new part but it does not replace the old one. It looks like all the machining operations will have to be re-created on the new casting.
I checked the help menus and older threads, but I have to admit that I am confused about workilng with external references.
Thanks for any suggestions.






RE: Insert part, external reference to it
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Jon
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RE: Insert part, external reference to it
Jason
RE: Insert part, external reference to it
RE: Insert part, external reference to it
You don't have to delete the part. In the open file dialogue, select you part containing the base part and select the references button. This will show you the external references (files). Double click it to browse for a new file and then open.
You can also use Solidworks Explorer to do this which might be a little easier to see what's going on.
Jason