Ctopher, here is what I found (or understood, as this is what you may have been trying to explain to me) - which probably most of you already knew: In order to obtain a sub-assembly with the components perfectly positioned in the top level assembly, even though they may be "floating" and not...
ctopher, this looks interesting, I need to try it. I didn't know about the possibility to add to a sub-assembly as you describe. Thanks, will try on a mock top level.
To ctopher: "You can add all your parts in an assy, mate them, then create the subassy's. Insert/Component/Assembly from selected components."
I have to admit I don't really understand the idea. If I go Insert / Component / Assembly in the top level, unless I am missing something, I think I...
Guys,
Thanks for the answers, they all help in a different way.
Let me define the need that Pat was asking for (and I agree that normally you wouldn't want the hassle of defining in the top level the position of a component in a sub-assembly).
Case 1: team work, with each member of the team...
Hi guys,
Note: I tried searching for a useful string, but couldn’t find much and didn’t know how best to word the search.
Please advise the best method (I am using Solidworks 2012 and 2013).
The one I use currently is:
• edit the sub-assembly in the context of the assembly and use 3D sketches to...
