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Family table of assembly parts

Family table of assembly parts

Family table of assembly parts

(OP)
Is there a way to create a family table that will select different versions of components?  My example is an assembly file of a bearing.  The two components are the inner and outer rings.  Each ring is defined as a family table component.  How would I set up the assembly file family table so I can select a certain size bearing and have it pull the correct size inner and outer rings?

Thanks,
Tony

Thanks,
Tony

RE: Family table of assembly parts

If it is a manual method:

Once the generic assembly is made, pick the component instance and use TOOLS/REPLACE USING FAMILY TABLE.

If it is an automated process;

Use ProProgram to select the correct sized instances. You will need to select or create a series of parameters that can be used to relate the assembly with the correct component instances.

Steve

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RE: Family table of assembly parts

ill try this
lets say u have  xxx.asm
parts www.prt & qqq.prt
www & qqq are the generics
with www1, www2, www3 qqq1, qqq2, qqq3

in the assembly assemble generic parts then in family table start xxx2.asm xxx3.asm select components both generic parts
then under the column in the family table editor you may type in www1 qqq1 just as you would type in a number to change a dimension

RE: Family table of assembly parts

Spot on mechbull!

RE: Family table of assembly parts

(OP)
Thanks 3dlogix!

I used your manual method in conjunction with the "edit with Excel" feature to quickly set up my assemly-level part family.

Tony

Thanks,
Tony

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