How to properly copy an assembly for FEA
How to properly copy an assembly for FEA
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Hi, I've created a complete assembly for my design in Solidworks 2010 that I would like to make a copy soley for FEA in solidworks simulation. Instead of running the simulation on the original assembly, I would like to make a copy so that I can define a few artificial surfaces to define constraints that don't exist on the actual assembly. I would also like to simplify the features of the assembly to reduce the simulation time.
I'm searching for a procedure to duplicate the assembly for only FEA along with creating duplicate parts for the FEA. I would like to make sure that if I edit the FEA versions, the original versions will remain unmodified.
Any suggestions? Happy New Years!
I'm searching for a procedure to duplicate the assembly for only FEA along with creating duplicate parts for the FEA. I would like to make sure that if I edit the FEA versions, the original versions will remain unmodified.
Any suggestions? Happy New Years!






RE: How to properly copy an assembly for FEA
RE: How to properly copy an assembly for FEA
RE: How to properly copy an assembly for FEA
RE: How to properly copy an assembly for FEA
RE: How to properly copy an assembly for FEA
Click 'References'.
Click 'More Options'.
Highlight the 'Name' column.
Add a prefix or a suffix.
Make sure 'Save all as copy' is selected.
Click 'Save All'.
This should give you a unique assembly name, as well as unique parts for said assembly.
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