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Out of context surface offset (copy)

Out of context surface offset (copy)

Out of context surface offset (copy)

(OP)
I was wondering if other people have noticed that when you offset with 0 (copy) surfaces from one part into another part (via assembly in-context) and automatically break references the surfaces have a tendency to sometimes dissappear?

This is making me nervous because I have many parts which use the offset surfaces in-context which I would like to break the in-context relationship.

Any thoughts?

RE: Out of context surface offset (copy)

No thoughts, just a question. What version & SP of SW are you using?

cheers
Helpful SW websites FAQ559-520
How to find answers ... FAQ559-1091

RE: Out of context surface offset (copy)

(OP)
SW2006 SP4.1

Updating to 5 at the moment. ;)  Maybe it fixes it?

RE: Out of context surface offset (copy)

Wow, this is scary! I just finished a design using this same exact method. Does this mean if I open the part 3 months for now, that my part will have errors because it can't find the surface?

Macduff spin
Colin Fitzpatrick
Mechanical Design Engineer
Solidworks 2006 SP 4.1
Dell 380 XP Pro SP 2
nVida Quadro FX 3450/4000



RE: Out of context surface offset (copy)

(OP)
Yes it does, but it looks like it only happens if you do a forced rebuild (Control + q) and I think they may have fixed it in the new service pack.

I will see today and post what I found.  I've also sent the files to my VAR and they are sending it to Solidworks so keep an eye here, I'll post the results.

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