Multiple Parts in One File
Multiple Parts in One File
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Good afternoon, I have a small little plastic box we purchase which has a cover on it. We modify bith the cover and the box so we need a model of both and then we assemble the 2 parts later. Is there a way to make a model of each part in this same model file? I know that this is easy in CAD systems with layering, but this software does not have it so I am totally lost. Thanks you in advance for any help rendered.






RE: Multiple Parts in One File
Chris
SolidWorks 07 4.0/PDMWorks 07
AutoCAD 06
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RE: Multiple Parts in One File
RE: Multiple Parts in One File
Depending how intertwined your geometry from one part to the other, best practice is often to build each part in the context of an assembly--then the parts are their own separated part files, built with some geometry shared in the context of the assembly.
Yes, CAD has layers--a 2D construct. SolidWorks is more true to life in that you're actually dealing with solid materials (except they can overlap one another--not very "real"--but you probably get the point). So in the context of an assembly, you can hide or show parts, make some transparent, etc. while working on them. The parts are actually there in 3D volume.
In a case like yours, I often build a skeleton sketch in my assembly--and this sketch contains important geometry I'll use to change the geometry of the parts in the assembly. So each part will rely on this sketch for its geometry (see Convert Entities in Help, along with Relations).
Jeff Mowry
www.industrialdesignhaus.com
Reason trumps all. And awe transcends reason.
RE: Multiple Parts in One File
RE: Multiple Parts in One File
Not clear to me, I think.
Chris
SolidWorks 07 4.0/PDMWorks 07
AutoCAD 06
ctopher's home (updated 10-07-07)
ctopher's blog
RE: Multiple Parts in One File
RE: Multiple Parts in One File
Jeff Mowry
www.industrialdesignhaus.com
Reason trumps all. And awe transcends reason.
RE: Multiple Parts in One File