Rename Part with Related SLDDRW Drawing???? 1

[phlyx]

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.)

~ Phlyx ~ "the glass is twice as big as it needs to be".... :OÞ

 

[TheTick]

Use the SolidWorks Explorer to rename your part. SW Explorer will search for files that reference the part and allow you to update those files.

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[cpukiller]

or you can use the open command in solidworks - locate the drawing you want to re-link, but don't hit the open command, located 2 buttons below that is the reference icon. click this and find the prt file you want to link the drawing to. double click the file and it will do the rest. If you made the new part from a "save as" it will also inport all the demisional values too.

 

[phlyx]

Both those methods work perfectly! Thanks. I think I need to start writing this stuff down (if I can remember how to use a pencil) :O)

~ Phlyx ~ "the glass is twice as big as it needs to be".... :OÞ

 

[macPT]

phlyx

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.

Regards