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Using Multiple Features To Create Library Features

Using Multiple Features To Create Library Features

Using Multiple Features To Create Library Features

(OP)
Using SolidWorks 2006 SP 4.0;

Is it possible to use multiple features to create a library feature, or does all of the features need to be contained under one feature?

Example: I create a base feature like a plate, then I create a cutout feature and then I create a hole feature.

Can I choose the cutout & hole features to create my library feature?

Any response will be greatly appreciated!

RE: Using Multiple Features To Create Library Features

Torsional,

You can select any feature except the base.  You can also select design tables so that your library feature will have configurations that are selectable when you insert the library feature.  It took me quite awhile to get good at creating library features that work really well.  Try to make the location of your hole reference the sketch for your first cutout, this will make inserting the library feature easier.

mncad

RE: Using Multiple Features To Create Library Features

forgot something, just highlight all the features that you want to use (all but the base) then click on File, Save As and change the "Files of Type" to library feature to create what you want.

mncad

RE: Using Multiple Features To Create Library Features

(OP)
mncad, I tried the procedure that you indicated, it doesn't work. The first feature of several features gets saved. What I see is that all of the features you want to save must be under the same feature umbrella.

Any response will be greatly appreciated!

RE: Using Multiple Features To Create Library Features

I made a library feature that way, it's a set, a hole, thread, bolt & washer (for in weldments), it works fine (using save-as lib feature, click 'no', then add the required features to the library)

Can you make a screenshot of your feature tree?

Stefan Hamminga
EngIT Solutions
CSWP/Mechanical designer/AI student

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