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Find Component Usage

Find Component Usage

Find Component Usage

(OP)
Is there a way to find how many/what assemblies use a certain component (like a reverse "Find References")? I have found a pipe section (10" long) that is saved incorrectly (as being 12" long) in our CAD database. There is already a file for 10" long pipe. I need to use the 12" pipe, but don't want to mess up older assemblies by changing the current 12" pipe file (which has a 10" long model). Can I find what assemblies use this component?

If that's not possible, is there a safe way to combine the current 10" and 12" files (since they're the same model) so that they don't break or change the assemblies they are used in? That way I can just save a new model to the 12" file.

Thank you!

RE: Find Component Usage

(OP)
Scratch that- Solidworks Explorer to the rescue! There's a "Where Used" tab when you navigate to a component to see where it is referenced.

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