Displaying all parts in assembly as RESOLVED 1

[EvanDH]

Hi we are trying to upgrade our graphics cards

To help choose best one we are analyzing # triangles in typical models

The macro only works if all the parts in your assem are resolved.
Thus the reason for my question.

I have a medium size model would like to resolve every part in it,

2013 parts, 237 subassemblies, 6 levels, do not want to go through every part one by one and resolve.

Before I open the model i go to System Options -> Performance and UNCHECK "Automatically load components lightweight". And I leave checked "Always resolve sub-assemblies". and for "Check ..." I put "Always Resolve" and for "Resolve lightweight components" I put "Always" and for "REbuild assembly on load" I put "Always".

When I open the assembly it will ONLY open in "Large Assembly Mode". If I go Tools-> then unselect "Large Assembly Mode", the save the assembly, then close it, then reopen it, the "Large Assembly Mode" icon is once again $%#@@$^*@ checked.

Also, opening and closing the assembly AUTOMATICALLY CHANGES the selection in system options -> performance and RECHECKS the box "Automatically load components lightweight" !!?? WHY????!!! I just unchecked that box, and did nothing to indicated I want it rechecked!

So basically I would like to know two things: How the &% to get out of "large assembly mode" and how the *# to get ALL THE PARTS in the assembly, all at once, to be RESOLVED.

I haven't found the SW "help" to be useful on this subject.

THanks!!!

 

[Eltron]

Go to tools/options/assemblies and dial the number in large assembly mode up as high as you want it. Also, if you right-click at the top of your feature manager you can select Set Lightweight to Resolved.

Dan

http://www.eltronresearch.com

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[EvanDH]

Ah, thanks - that's easy. I'd selected all the top level parts and assemblies and tried "set lightweight to resolved" and for some reason that didn't work - but your way did. thx again.