Rename Part with Related SLDDRW Drawing????
Rename Part with Related SLDDRW Drawing????
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How can you rename a part (SLDPRT) and have a drawing (SLDDRW) that references that part point to the new name? I do a SAVE AS but that doesn't do it, the drawing still points to the old part. And if you delete the old SLDPRT file then the drawing comes in with blank views. I can't seem to find any place to redefine what part a drawing references.
Any hints?????
(Background - A part was created as a prototype with a reference name. A drawing was created from that part with a name the shop would recognize. Now I wish to name the part the finalized production number and the drawing still points to the old part name no matter what I try.)
Any hints?????
(Background - A part was created as a prototype with a reference name. A drawing was created from that part with a name the shop would recognize. Now I wish to name the part the finalized production number and the drawing still points to the old part name no matter what I try.)
~ Phlyx ~ "the glass is twice as big as it needs to be".... :OÞ






RE: Rename Part with Related SLDDRW Drawing????
RE: Rename Part with Related SLDDRW Drawing????
RE: Rename Part with Related SLDDRW Drawing????
~ Phlyx ~ "the glass is twice as big as it needs to be".... :OÞ
RE: Rename Part with Related SLDDRW Drawing????
You can also use the "SAVE AS" technique but you should have the drawing file open so SW can update the references. If you have only the part (or assembly) file open, SW will not update the references and still points to the old file.
You should also have an assembly open if you want to change the name of a component using "SAVE AS".
If you are change the name af a part having a drawing and making part of an assembly, you must have all files open before "SAVE AS" so you can get all updated.
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