Creating a Smart Component with a Feature
Creating a Smart Component with a Feature
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I have been able to create smart components with assemblies, but I would like to associate a feature with a component such as a fastener that includes a hole feature that will cut into any part it's mated to. Is that possible? If so, anyone have any suggestions? I am able to create this smart component with the hole feature, but I can only mate it to the same part to create the hole. I would like to be able to mate the smart component to several parts and get the same results.






RE: Creating a Smart Component with a Feature
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Scott Baugh, CSWP
www.scottjbaugh.com
FAQ731-376
RE: Creating a Smart Component with a Feature
I'll try explaing my situation again:
My base part does not have a hole for the 'fastener' to fit into. Once I mate that 'fastener' to my base part, I would like it to create a hole in the base part automatically. So far I can only get this to work if the 'fastener' is a smart component and the base part is ALWAYS the same part. Unfortunately my base part will not always be the same, hence the need for a smart component.
Does that make any sense?
RE: Creating a Smart Component with a Feature
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RE: Creating a Smart Component with a Feature
-I insert a base part into an assembly.
-Insert the 'fastener' I want as the smart component.
-I create a feature (a hole) in the base part
-In the Smart Component window I have three windows:
Smart Component = 'fastener'
Component = none selected
Features = hole feature
Is this the way you would do it?
RE: Creating a Smart Component with a Feature
I hope this helps
Regards,
Scott Baugh, CSWP
www.scottjbaugh.com
FAQ731-376
RE: Creating a Smart Component with a Feature
Thanks for the help!