eDrawings assembly mates
eDrawings assembly mates
(OP)
SW 2006
When I export an asembly as *.easm, the recipient is able to open the file and rotate views OK.
The main Assembly has a sub-assembly in it, which is Mated with Limits. (Moves just fine in the original *.SLDASM)
There are also sub-assemblies within the sub-assembly which are made up of 2 parts.
What is happening, is that the Limits are not being adhered to in the *.easm ; i.e. the sub-assembly can and does float all over.
And, the sub-assemblies also can be moved freely, whereas, these were also Mated before the export.
I've looked at the Component Properties for the sub-assembly and they are set to "Rigid". Also looked for options for Saving as *.easm but don't see anything that would apply.
Am I missing something here? Any suggestions?
I can upload the Assembly or a screen shot if that would help.
Willie
When I export an asembly as *.easm, the recipient is able to open the file and rotate views OK.
The main Assembly has a sub-assembly in it, which is Mated with Limits. (Moves just fine in the original *.SLDASM)
There are also sub-assemblies within the sub-assembly which are made up of 2 parts.
What is happening, is that the Limits are not being adhered to in the *.easm ; i.e. the sub-assembly can and does float all over.
And, the sub-assemblies also can be moved freely, whereas, these were also Mated before the export.
I've looked at the Component Properties for the sub-assembly and they are set to "Rigid". Also looked for options for Saving as *.easm but don't see anything that would apply.
Am I missing something here? Any suggestions?
I can upload the Assembly or a screen shot if that would help.
Willie






RE: eDrawings assembly mates
-handleman, CSWP (The new, easy test)
RE: eDrawings assembly mates
It only saves position of components. You can move the components anywhere inside edrawings.
I dont quite understand what you're saying.
If it "saves the position", how can you then "move the components anywhere inside the edrawings"
Would it be better to remove the Limit Mates, and replace with some Mates that lock the sub-assembly/assemblies down?...or would these sub-assemblies always be free to move around regardless?
RE: eDrawings assembly mates
-handleman, CSWP (The new, easy test)
RE: eDrawings assembly mates
Thanks for your help.
RE: eDrawings assembly mates
-handleman, CSWP (The new, easy test)
RE: eDrawings assembly mates
Deepak Gupta
SW2009 SP4.1
SW2007 SP5.0
MathCAD 14.0
RE: eDrawings assembly mates
The more I've thought about this...
Why doesn't SW have an option in eDrawing (*.easm) to turn on/off Limit Mates ?
It would seem an obvious advantage to show a customer/client how some mechanism can move within the Limits' travels; just like you'd do in a normal SW assembly.
When the option is turned on, all Mates that tie parts together are held, including the Limits....which would allow whatever movements are controlled by them.
When turned off, it would act like what is explained in the eDrawing Help.
RE: eDrawings assembly mates
How about raising an ER for it
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Deepak Gupta
SW2009 SP4.1
SW2007 SP5.0
MathCAD 14.0
RE: eDrawings assembly mates
-handleman, CSWP (The new, easy test)