solid works libary
solid works libary
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I am creating a solid works libary from existing parts and assemblies already saved on our system. Will i be able to edit and ammend these new models without affecting the models and parts already saved on the system. Does any one have any tips or advice on this as i am relatively new to soild works
many thanks
james
many thanks
james






RE: solid works libary
Chris
SolidWorks 07 3.0/PDMWorks 07
AutoCAD 06
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RE: solid works libary
If you're simply resaving the part/assembly to a new directory, you're opening yourself, and your company, up to major headaches. Multiple copies of the same part/assembly are bad ju-ju.
It sounds like you guys need a PDM system to help manage your files. Either that, or I completely missed what you were asking.
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RE: solid works libary
Sorry I was a bit vague, I am looking to save the existing parts and also having multiple copies of them, for different assemblys. Will i need to re-name all of these parts each time i use them for a different assembly?
James
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If it's different iterations of a part (1/4-20 x 1 vs. 1/4-20 x 1.5) then use configurations.
You can use the same part multiple times in multiple assemblies. Does this make sense?
From your second posting, you're heading down a dangerous path, especially if you're in a multi-user environment.
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