Creating part inside assembly

[Balnh603]

I had a project in school were my instructor gave me an aseembly and i had to make an enclosure around the assembly. I created my part in the assembly referencing parts in assembly. Stuff like hole patterns and counterbores. All of my enclosure edges and features were built around parts in assembly. I got points taken off because enclosure was linked to assembly. My question is was this method kosher?In my oppinion it was a lot easire than making enclosure and inserting it into assembly. Was just wondering if this is not real world practice. Any feedback would be appreciated since i am not designer, just taking solidworks classes. Thanks

 

[takedownca]

Using in-context design is perfectly acceptable. However, typical best practice is to break in-context references to the assembly once you're finished with the design.

 

[Eltron]

Yeah, I usually break all of the references if I make a part in context.

Dan

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[Balnh603]

Thank you for you responses i appreciate it.

 

[rollupswx]

I got points taken off because enclosure was linked to assembly.

Why? Was this in the instructions? Did you not use this technique in a robust manner? Can you zip and attach the files here?

When I took the old CSWP exam this was required on the exam.