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assembly ---->to part

assembly ---->to part

assembly ---->to part

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SW2003 sp3.1

Is there a way to convert an assembly to a single part?
What are the implications.
I'm not sure why I would want to do this, but I'm am curious if it is possible.  And does it save you anything?

DG

RE: assembly ---->to part

In SW2003, you can use 'Save As' to save an assembly as a part.  You loose all parametrics and basically end up with a dumb part using this method.  The part files are not needed to open the new combined part.  Can drastically improve performance for a large assy.  I have used this method very sucessfully for large purchased assemblies (an entire engine, for example).

You can also use a Join feature to merge an assembly into one part.  All parametrics are preserved and updating the assembly will update the joined part.  The part and assembly files are needed to open the joined part.  Little or no performance increase using this method.

RE: assembly ---->to part

You can also use the join feature.

RE: assembly ---->to part

is it possible to save assembly as a part using solidworks 2001+? if so how?

RE: assembly ---->to part

iduno:

In SWX 2001+, you can use the join feature to merge an assembly into one part.  

There are some limitations, however.  Such as: all parts you want to join must touch or interfere.  The result cannot have 'zero thickness geometry.'

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