Copying an entire project instead of starting over
Copying an entire project instead of starting over
(OP)
Hi!
How can I copy an entire project to a new name while maintaining the associativity between assemblies, parts and drawings?
I played a bit with Pack and Go but I wish there would be a quicker way to rename all the files for the new project.
I also tried the explanation from this faq: FAQ559-805: How do I make a copy an assembly and its components to a new location? But it's still a tedious process for renaming.
For those who used Solid Edge I'm looking for the same functionality as the "Revision Manager".
Thanks for the help
Patrick
How can I copy an entire project to a new name while maintaining the associativity between assemblies, parts and drawings?
I played a bit with Pack and Go but I wish there would be a quicker way to rename all the files for the new project.
I also tried the explanation from this faq: FAQ559-805: How do I make a copy an assembly and its components to a new location? But it's still a tedious process for renaming.
For those who used Solid Edge I'm looking for the same functionality as the "Revision Manager".
Thanks for the help
Patrick






RE: Copying an entire project instead of starting over
Chris
SolidWorks 10 SP4.0
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SolidWorks Legion
RE: Copying an entire project instead of starting over
How do you want to change the name?
RE: Copying an entire project instead of starting over
1- Change the name of the assembly
2- Change the location
After doing the first two:
3- Do a 'Save as' on the new assembly. Select the references button. Here, under 'More Options', you can add a suffix or prefix or do a find/replace. You can also change where the child parts are located.
Note: You have to save the assembly first, before you can change the children.
Jeff Mirisola, CSWP
Design Manager/Senior Designer
M9 Defense
My Blog
RE: Copying an entire project instead of starting over
Jeff, how do you manage the drawings files with the save as?
Thanks again
Patrick
RE: Copying an entire project instead of starting over
To carry over the drawings they need to be open when you change the part and assembly names, then save the drawings into the new directory with new file names. You can also copy drawings to the new directory and open each then select references and redirect to the new parts.
It is tedious and error prone. Maybe someone can explain better to do this using SWExplorer or pack & go?
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Hardie "Crashj" Johnson
SW 2010 SP 4.0
HP Pavillion Elite HPE
W7 Pro, Nvidia Quaddro FX580
RE: Copying an entire project instead of starting over
In Pack 'n go you can add a prefix to all associated assembly files (parts & drawings). If you're just adding said prefix, it's going to be the quickest way, IMO.
Jeff Mirisola, CSWP
Design Manager/Senior Designer
M9 Defense
My Blog
RE: Copying an entire project instead of starting over
Either way, items NOT requiring a name change would need to be deselected first ... and on larger assys that can be a PITA and take the most time.
RE: Copying an entire project instead of starting over
I agree with you CBL it may take a while just to deselect most standard parts.
Hardie, can you elaborate a bit on the select references? Can you just replace a reference or you can only repair a broken one?
Thanks guys.
Patrick
RE: Copying an entire project instead of starting over
Jeff Mirisola, CSWP
Design Manager/Senior Designer
M9 Defense
My Blog
RE: Copying an entire project instead of starting over
https://il.youtube.com/watch?v=BpSV-iei-PQ
RE: Copying an entire project instead of starting over
I suppose this could also repair a link.
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Hardie "Crashj" Johnson
SW 2010 SP 4.0
HP Pavillion Elite HPE
W7 Pro, Nvidia Quaddro FX580
RE: Copying an entire project instead of starting over
Patrick