External reference
External reference
(OP)
Is there a way to create 2 external references from solid bodies without actually doing any boolean operations. When I use the cavity or join command, the solids get automatically united or subtracted. IS there an option to just create external references. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.






RE: External reference
Jason
UG NX2.02.2 on Win2000 SP3
SolidWorks 2005 SP5.0 on WinXP SP2
SolidWorks 2006 SP0.0 on WinXP SP2
RE: External reference
Try grabbing both parts with the same join. I think this keeps the bodies separate.
Instead of join, you might try bringing the parts into a 3rd part fiile using "Insert --> Part".
RE: External reference
RE: External reference
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If you can, upgrade to SW06. It has the ability to position bodies within a part using mates ... same as in an assy.
Helpful SW websites every user should be aware of FAQ559-520
How to get answers to your SW questions FAQ559-1091
RE: External reference
Jason
UG NX2.02.2 on Win2000 SP3
SolidWorks 2005 SP5.0 on WinXP SP2
SolidWorks 2006 SP0.0 on WinXP SP2
RE: External reference
To do this:
-create your mould part
-within the mould part, go to Insert - Part - this will let you insert the other part as a solid body in to the mould part
-go to Insert-Features-Combine and choose the "Subtract" option.
-choose the mould part as "Main Body" and the other part as "Bodies to Combine"
When you're done you'll have an external reference from the mould part to the other part (not vice versa).
If you wanted to insert both of these in to a 3rd file, you could just follow the above steps, but instead your first step would be to insert the mould part in to the new file as a solid body (Insert - Part).
Hope this helps.
RE: External reference
Tools\OPtions\System options\External References\"Allow Multiple Contexts fopr parts when editing in assembly"
From the help:
Allow multiple contexts for parts when editing in an assembly. You can create external references to a single part from more than one assembly context. However, any individual feature or sketch within the assembly may only have one external reference.
Best Regards,
Scott Baugh, CSWP
www.scottjbaugh.com
FAQ731-376