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Top Down Context Re-Attachment

Top Down Context Re-Attachment

Top Down Context Re-Attachment

(OP)
I have a top down assembly that became corrupt so I had to go to the back-up file from the day before.  There is a part that was created in-context after the save date of the assembly that I would like to use (not have to re-create).  The parts' shape is determined by other parts in the assembly.  Is there a way to insert the part and re-attach those relationships?

RE: Top Down Context Re-Attachment

Bring the part into the assembly. Edit the part within the assembly and edit the pertinent sketch(es). Using your 'Display/Delete Relations', delete the existing external references, then redo them. You could also select each reference, without deleting it (in the Display/Delete window) and try redefining it in the context of the new assembly.  

Jeff Mirisola, CSWP, Certified DriveWorks AE
http://designsmarter.typepad.com/jeffs_blog

RE: Top Down Context Re-Attachment

(OP)
What about the mates?  Just let it float and define the sketches?

RE: Top Down Context Re-Attachment

If you have replaced the corrupt file with the back-up copy (same name, same location) you should be able to just insert the missing in-context file. Once re-positioned (using regular mates) the geometry should reassociate itself.

cheers

RE: Top Down Context Re-Attachment

(OP)
The part is newer than the assembly.

RE: Top Down Context Re-Attachment

As long as the parts that were referenced by the in-context part are in the assy, that shouldn't matter.

cheers

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