Assembly external reference problem
Assembly external reference problem
(OP)
I have an assembly that I have been working on for a while. It has a master sketch in the assembly that controls many separate parts. The assembly file has had a couple different names during the design process and now that I need to modify things it is becoming a problem.
When I edit a part I usually get this message:
"This part has features defined in the context of another assembly <SomeAssembly1.sldasm>. You can edit the part, but cannot creat any external references to the components of the current assembly."
So I have to rename the assembly file, edit the part, then rename it back. Then when I need to edit another part I have to change it to yet another name, edit, the change the name back and so on.
How can I save the file and all external references to one filename once and for all?
When I edit a part I usually get this message:
"This part has features defined in the context of another assembly <SomeAssembly1.sldasm>. You can edit the part, but cannot creat any external references to the components of the current assembly."
So I have to rename the assembly file, edit the part, then rename it back. Then when I need to edit another part I have to change it to yet another name, edit, the change the name back and so on.
How can I save the file and all external references to one filename once and for all?






RE: Assembly external reference problem
IN the Tools->Options->External References, check the box that says Allow multiple context for parts when editing in an assembly. Your problem should disappear...
Wes C.
RE: Assembly external reference problem
Is there any way to change an external reference directly from say "assy1.sldasm" to "assy2.sldasm"?
What I want is 1 assembly file name that controls all the parts.
RE: Assembly external reference problem
If you would have renamed your assembly file in SolidWorks explorer the references would have automatically updated for you and this problem would not have existed.
Rob Rodriguez CSWP
www.robrodriguez.com
SW 2006 0.0
RE: Assembly external reference problem
Having links to multiple assemblies can be done, but more often than not, problems will surface sooner or later.
Helpful SW websites every user should be aware of FAQ559-520
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RE: Assembly external reference problem
RE: Assembly external reference problem
Thanks much.
RE: Assembly external reference problem
Regards,
Scott Baugh, CSWP
www.scottjbaugh.com
FAQ731-376
RE: Assembly external reference problem
just a comment...NEVER use Windows Explorer to rename or move SolidWorks files, you will lose links and/or references. ALWAYS use SolidWorks Explorer.
Chris
Sr. Mechanical Designer, CAD
SolidWorks 05 SP3.1 / PDMWorks 05
ctopher's home site (updated 06-21-05)
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