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TIP-Switching Parts in Assembly
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TIP-Switching Parts in Assembly

TIP-Switching Parts in Assembly

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Scenario:

You have an assembly (A001.asm), and you need to replace a part (P001.prt)with a new model (P002.prt). In the past, you would make a new model, and RELPACE it, and then REDEFINE the failed constraints.

Solution:

In the assembly, pick the part (P001.prt) that needs to be replaced, and right-click the mouse, select REPLACE.

Pick the option BY NEW COPY and enter a new part name (P002.prt). This allows the new part to automatically replace the original part without redefining constraints. You now have 2 identical, but unrelated parts.

Now you can open the new part and modify it at will.

Steve

http://www.3dlogix.com

RE: TIP-Switching Parts in Assembly

Thanks for the tip Steve.....
Looks like a nice technique for design iteration.

JW

RE: TIP-Switching Parts in Assembly

Steve,
Thanks for the excellent time saving assembly tip.
 
Regards,
Yogesh Birari

RE: TIP-Switching Parts in Assembly

Hi Steve,

Very good tip. I gave you a star.

-Hora,

RE: TIP-Switching Parts in Assembly

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(OP)
Wow, only 2 more stars and I get a free trip to Cancun!!

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