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Fix/ Float Icon

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Hi all, I asked a similar question in the past, but running into this again. I was told SW2007 SP3.0 will mostly take care of the issue, but not in this case. I imported a large model using a step file format. I deleted some of the parts and sub- assemblies and ended up with a part and a sub-assembly in the main assembly.  Now, when I want to move any of the part in the sub-assembly, the whole subassembly moves. If I open the subassembly and move individual parts, I can do it. I don't see any mates in my main assembly or sub-assembly. I can move the part alone in the main assembly, but not any of the parts of the subassy. I am not seeing Fix/Float Icon for any of the parts in the sub-assy. But, I see it for the part in the main assy. How do I solve this problem ? Thanks.

RE: Fix/ Float Icon

The first part you drop into an assembly shall be inserted at the origin. This will fix the assembly in space.

Bradley
SolidWorks Professional x64 2007 SP3.1
Intel(R) Pentium(R) D CPU
3.00 GHz, 3.93 GB of RAM
Virtual memory 12577 MB
NVIDIA Quadro FX 3400

RE: Fix/ Float Icon

You need to be in Edit Sub-assembly mode when you try to move a part within a sub-assy.

... or have the sub-assy set to Flexible.

cheers
SW07-SP3.1
SW06-SP5.1

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