I also found that when saving as a copy and there are in context parts, to check the "references" box. This allowed me to go ahead and assign the new part names for the in context parts, and in the process it updated the references to the new assembly.
Thanks, Steve
I am trying to reuse an assembly to make another, very similar, assembly.
I saved the assembly as a copy. I am adjusting parts as needed. After the creation of the new assembly, if I need to change an individual part, I save the part as a copy with a new name, replace the old component with...
Is there a way to have a part that has not been exploded to follow all the steps of an already exploded part? Sometimes I miss a part (like a screw) and need to catch it up with a part or group of parts that were previously exploded. I can go through step by step, but am looking for an easier...
Thanks. I had to scroll down the explosion menu to uncover it.
I've had 5 years of SW, 2 years of Pro-E, and 2 years of Inventor. SW is my favorite and I am back on it after 2 years on Inventor. It will take me a little while to get my sea legs back.
Thanks,
Steve
How can I pick part of a subassembly to explode? Sometimes I want the sub and sometimes I want just a part or two of the sub. I know this must be easy, but I am getting readjusted to SW after two years on Inventor, and I have searched for the answer to no avail.
Thanks,
Steve
SW 2006 sp5.0
Is there a way to measure the radius of a curve?
I have a curve made using insert curve from XYZ points. The points were generated using a MicroScribe MX digitizer.
I realize that a curve may or may not be part of a circle, but can a segment be measured or take an average.....or something...
I think I now understand 3D sketching with SW in context pretty well. Just have to do 3D sketch points instead of datum points. Can use existing features or can create planes or axis and put the sketch points on said plane or axis or a set distance from said feature, plane, or axis to locate it...
DEddie, thanks. The light is getting brighter. I like your advise to start a new part and insert it. Instead of inserting a new part in the assembly from the drop down which immediately wants you to choose a face to sketch on, it lets you mate the planes first and then start a 3D sketch. Also...
Could you explain a little more about how to place point entities within a 3D sketch? I do not understand, since making the 3D sketch is what I am having trouble with. I am also having trouble grasping the two seperate sketches concept.
Thanks
Steve
SW2006 SP 5.0
How can I 3D sketch, so the sketch is not on a plane? I am trying to sketch a wire that goes from one place to another in 3D space using the top down (in assembly) method. I am going from "near" one part to "near" another part. In Inventor or Pro-E I would create work points at the intersection...
I have a Logitech TrackMan wheel. My wireless Logitech laser mouse (model ?) dropped on the floor and does not work. I have been trying to use the TrackMan (which I purchased to help with ergonomics) and am having difficulty with precision. How long does it take to get used to it? Is it possible...
I need a very deep socket to remove nuts from threaded rod. We have a contracted maintenance project that requires the removal of nuts from over 100 pieces of threaded rod, and then putting them back. It would take more time than we have to remove them using hand tools, especially since the...
