Top level sketch won't update parts
Top level sketch won't update parts
(OP)
I am working with an assembly (SW 09 SP 5.0). I have the main assembly and 3 sub assemblies. Each of the sub assemblies can be sized using the same dimension. I have used some equations to reference part dimensions to a sketch in the top level assembly.
I got the master copy to work correctly, updating how I want. This assembly will be used to generate about 50 more variances of this product type. My problem comes up when I rename the assembly. The equations do not update.
Any idea how to make this work?
I got the master copy to work correctly, updating how I want. This assembly will be used to generate about 50 more variances of this product type. My problem comes up when I rename the assembly. The equations do not update.
Any idea how to make this work?






RE: Top level sketch won't update parts
Beyond that, how are you renaming the assembly?
Jeff Mirisola, CSWP
Design Manager/Senior Designer
M9 Defense
My Blog
RE: Top level sketch won't update parts
Forgot to mention that originally.
RE: Top level sketch won't update parts
I think you might want to check out DriveWorksXpress, if you haven't. It's a knowledge based add-in that may save you some headaches.
Jeff Mirisola, CSWP
Design Manager/Senior Designer
M9 Defense
My Blog
RE: Top level sketch won't update parts
Give it a go & see if that helps.
Cheers
RE: Top level sketch won't update parts
I THINK it happens when some of the equations use the values from other equations, but I haven't spent the time to track that down for sure.
There is no solution that I know of other than a macro or that listed above.
Hope that helps,
John
RE: Top level sketch won't update parts
I used forced rebuild on the top level assembly, sub-assembly, and a part just to make sure.
It seems like I must use Driveworks if I want this to work correctly.
RE: Top level sketch won't update parts
Try this:
Open your main assembly, update the dimension(s) you need to, File->save as. Before saving, click the references button. In the screen that opens, you can change the sub-assemblies' names and location, as well as the main assembly. I'm not 100% sure this will work for you, but it's worth a try.
Jeff Mirisola, CSWP
Design Manager/Senior Designer
M9 Defense
My Blog