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How to get Parts into a Catalog, then into a catpart file?!?

How to get Parts into a Catalog, then into a catpart file?!?

How to get Parts into a Catalog, then into a catpart file?!?

(OP)
Situation:

I'm trying to create a chassis of a stereo.  There are a lot of small repeat parts within the chassis that are repeated, and it would take ages to remodel all of them.  I would like to put them into a catalog, but when I try this, it only works in the product workspace.  Can someone please help?  How do i put them into the catalog so that they will be insertable into a catpart?

RE: How to get Parts into a Catalog, then into a catpart file?!?

Hi,

You really should build your assembly in a CATProduct, not a CATPart.

if you REALLY want to go the wrong way then you should consider PowerCopies or User Defined Features. Check the online DOC about those options.

Eric N.
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RE: How to get Parts into a Catalog, then into a catpart file?!?

(OP)
Unfortunatly this has to be a part file, and I'll look into it.  If anyone else has any suggestions, please help.  Thank you.

RE: How to get Parts into a Catalog, then into a catpart file?!?

A Power Copy may be what you are looking for - it allows you to copy a feature (like, a sketch, or a Pad, and all the contributing subfeatures) and paste it over and over again.  Read the help on Power Copies; there are some important hints about what type of sketch (positioned vs sliding) to use when preparing to create a Power Copy.

RE: How to get Parts into a Catalog, then into a catpart file?!?

You can also use Pattern.

Here's another suggestion:  If it must be a single CATPart, try making it as a Product, then use Create CATPart from Product (Assy Design, under Tools pull down)

RE: How to get Parts into a Catalog, then into a catpart file?!?

(OP)
catiajim, never knew of the feature, i'll run it past the team, and see if its feasible

RE: How to get Parts into a Catalog, then into a catpart file?!?

(OP)
catiajim, the feature creates a dumb solid out of it.  I may just have to stick with products within products. :(

RE: How to get Parts into a Catalog, then into a catpart file?!?

Using CATProducts is definitely the best option if you can do it.  

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