Mass props 4

[ctopher]

Is there a way to get mass props of an assy, minus one part?
I need to display all parts in a customer drawing, but indicate assy CG and weight minus one of the parts.
Thanks.

Chris, CSWP
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[CorBlimeyLimey]

Assuming you are wanting the shown mass & CoG to be parametrically linked to the assy in a BOM, you could create two configs (one showing the part and one with the part hidden or suppressed). Put both configs in the drawing, but hide the full assy view, or simply move it outside the border.

 

[ctopher]

Thanks. Yes, I need the CoG to be para linked. The problem is I need to show the entire assy with the CoG showing the correct position, minus one of the parts that is showing.
I tried making config's, then inserting an Alternate position, but it gets messy.
I may turn in a suggestion for the option to pick certain parts to leave out of CoG /etc.

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[CorBlimeyLimey]

How about setting the density of the part to zero?

 

[ctopher]

Great idea! I didn't think of that. Thanks!

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[CADFlyer]

If you make that part an "envelope" it will remain visible, but not be used in the Mass or COG calculation. it will also be removed from BOM's.