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Insert Here?
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Insert Here?

Insert Here?

(OP)
Is there a way of specifying the required position of the Insert Here arrow?

In a large file I find it's a pain to drag the arrow up and down.

I want to be able to specify the features that I want to place it between.

Anyone Know?

Thanks

Hydromech

RE: Insert Here?

Hi Hydromech

You can use feature reorder.  You have to know the feature #'s first.  You can turn the feature number on by using the model tree menu options picking column display, info and feature ID or #.

Tofflemire

RE: Insert Here?

There isn't a way except as you stated. Definately a feature they should add. I know another popular CAD package has that "Insert Here" feature.
It would also be nice to be able to drag and drop from one assembly to another... or from the top level to a subassembly... all in the feature tree.

David

RE: Insert Here?

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hi hydromech,

Use
Edit-->Feature Operations
<menu manager>
Insert Mode-->Activate

Then pick the feature to insert after.
(wf+)
cheers

RE: Insert Here?

after what jkg is saying, if you don't want to pick it on screen then ctrl-f for search tool

RE: Insert Here?

I used "restructure" to move some components from one assembly to another... Not as neat as drag and drop, but works the same.
I also find it's easier to insert a component in the end of the feature tree, then drag it up where I want it.

David

RE: Insert Here?

(OP)
The reason I asked the question is that we design castings with Pro E. Starting with the casting features and then finishing with machined features.

Retrospective modifications to the casting have to be put before the machining features.

Dragging the "insert here" marker up 150-200 features took ages.

The tip from jkg was a big help...here, have a star.  

RE: Insert Here?

One thing that you may find useful is a tip I read somewhere on the internet (can't remember which website).
Create a point in the model tree before each major process stage, and it will make things easier for you to find.

RE: Insert Here?

Quoted from JKG
Use
Edit-->Feature Operations
<menu manager>
Insert Mode-->Activate

Then pick the feature to insert after.
(wf+)
Close! Actually, it's under Edit/Component Manager in WF2.0.

David

RE: Insert Here?

Right you are.

The former refers to Part Mode.
The latter refers to Assembly Mode (under Edit-->Component Operations)

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