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Components renaming without loosing reference.

Components renaming without loosing reference.

Components renaming without loosing reference.

(OP)
Hi Everyone,
recently in NX 8.5 I tried to rename some components out side NX which used in assemblies,
wn I opened assembly file the renamed parts are missing, is there any way to link the new parts???

Regards,
Guljar.

RE: Components renaming without loosing reference.

You need to rename the parts in NX with the assembly open in NX and the assembly will change also.
But since you didn't do it that way go to the assembly tree and rmc (right mouse click) on the old component and Replace Component, you should be able to figure it out from there. It helps if the new component is open in NX when you do this, but not necessary.
If the new component is simply the old component renamed and modified then there's a good chance that your assembly constraints will associate correctly.

Jerry J.
Milwaukee Electric Tool
http://www.milwaukeetool.com/

RE: Components renaming without loosing reference.

(OP)
Thank you Jerry,

Tried as you said to use Replace component, It's working pretty good,
but the problem is assembly contains more than 1000+ components, So its taking huge time to rename all....
is there any grip routine to control this whole drama with Excel????

Regards,
Guljar.

RE: Components renaming without loosing reference.

As you have so many child parts in your assembly, you may try Cloning which is available @ Assemblies>>Cloning>>Create Clone Assembly. In this there is an option to change names of child parts (using suffix / prefix) in bulk.

RE: Components renaming without loosing reference.

yes, next time utilize cloning, but it's too late for that now.

Jerry J.
Milwaukee Electric Tool
http://www.milwaukeetool.com/

RE: Components renaming without loosing reference.

While it might be "too late", it still might be faster to simply throw-out what you're already done and start over.

John R. Baker, P.E.
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RE: Components renaming without loosing reference.

(OP)
Hi everyone.... thanks for reply,
It's not "too late" still we have time to fix it,
Im unable to get my desired "assembly tree" by "cloning" too......
It would be great help if anyone show me correct way to close it.

Regards,
Guljar.

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