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changing reference in drawing

changing reference in drawing

changing reference in drawing

(OP)
Hi,
  This is probably a very simple question, but I can't seem to figure it out.  How can I switch the file that a drawing is in reference to?  Meaning, leave all the annotations and dimensioning, but change the model.  I know how to do it with a different configuration.  

RE: changing reference in drawing

When opening the dwg/assy, there should be a box for references.

Chris
SolidWorks 07 3.0/PDMWorks 07
AutoCAD 06
ctopher's home (updated 03-26-07)

RE: changing reference in drawing

(OP)
i tried using that and it changed the new model to the one from the previous drawing

RE: changing reference in drawing

??
Did you pick the wrong model?

Chris
SolidWorks 07 3.0/PDMWorks 07
AutoCAD 06
ctopher's home (updated 03-26-07)

RE: changing reference in drawing

(OP)
im trying to import a new model into an existing drawing.  when i use the references button it converts the new model to the old one.

RE: changing reference in drawing

(OP)
ok I got it.  It's not when I save as, but when i open the document for the second time that it works. thanks

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