Virtual Components
Virtual Components
(OP)
I have just encountered a virtual component in a design I am trying to fix. I did not realize that when you insert new parts, they are virtual components. I always rename them immediately. I am trying to wrap my head around this.
Has anyone out there methodically used this feature? Any thoughts? Any issues?
Has anyone out there methodically used this feature? Any thoughts? Any issues?
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JHG






RE: Virtual Components
RE: Virtual Components
Virtual components have been in SolidWorks since SolidWorks 2008.
Anna Wood
SW2015 SP5, Windows 7 x64
RE: Virtual Components
I have been generating virtual components and converting them to real components. I had no idea I was doing this. I am not having a problem with them. Virtual components might be a work-around for our PDM. When I create new components, I attach drawings to them immediately, which may rule out virtual components.
I was curious about how people use this feature.
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JHG
RE: Virtual Components
I also use them extensively for concept assembly designs.
RE: Virtual Components
Thanks.
It has been a while since we have seen you. Welcome back!
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JHG
RE: Virtual Components
Unfortunately, that is a default option in SWX. I didn't change my options though because when I use them now im usually using them like a scratch pad and if I like what ive got, then I will save out to the network to keep it.
Regards,
Jon