reload a part with same name
reload a part with same name
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Hi all,
I am working on an assembly with numerous parts, & for a part I want to reload it with a modified version, but same name, at a different file location. How can I do that? I tried to replace it but with no luck. Please advise.
Regards,
engmechs
I am working on an assembly with numerous parts, & for a part I want to reload it with a modified version, but same name, at a different file location. How can I do that? I tried to replace it but with no luck. Please advise.
Regards,
engmechs






RE: reload a part with same name
Chris
SolidWorks 07 3.0/PDMWorks 07
AutoCAD 06
ctopher's home (updated 04-21-07)
RE: reload a part with same name
If you want to use Replace while the assembly is active, you will have to change the name of the new component.
RE: reload a part with same name
Anoter method is to suppress the part in your assembly (as long as you only have a few inserted into it), open the new part up, then unsuppress the part in your assembly. You may get the message CorBlimeyLimey mentions but follow the same advice. I would also now delete the old part if it no longer needed (especially if the part is in the same folder as the assembly as the next time you open the assembly up, it will find the old part [unless you have search paths set up]).
Regards,
Regg
RE: reload a part with same name
My problem is that the parts are dimmed out (suppressed state), & I tried to unsuppress the part (the dimmed part)by using the resolve method, there is no response! Is this the normal ?
Regards,
engmechs
RE: reload a part with same name
Jeff Mirisola, CSWP
CAD Administrator
SW '07 SP2.0, Dell M90, Intel 2 Duo Core, 2GB RAM, nVidia 2500M
http://designsmarter.typepad.com/jeffs_blog
RE: reload a part with same name
With the assembly closed, delete (or move/rename) the original part file.
Then when you open the assembly, SW will prompt you that the file cannot be found and will allow you to browse to the new file location.
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RE: reload a part with same name
engmechs