Adjustable Parts in Sub Assemblies, then Assemblies

[jbutter4]

I have an adjustable part that is also simplified part. I have it in a sub assembly where it is welded to another part and must be in the simplified state. That subassembly then goes into a final assembly where it is seamed together with another part and I need the it to be adjustable. When I place it into the final assembly, the "Edit Adjustable Part" is greyed out and not available. How do I make the part adjustable in the final assembly?

 

[Kenny_G]

I do not believe you can as I think Adjustable parts only work within the context of where they are inserted. You might be able to make your sub-assembly adjustable and then get what you want...

Ken G.

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[jbutter4]

That is the issue, the sub assembly isnt adjustable but then needs to be when it is inserted into the final assembly.

 

[jbutter4]

Also, we are using Version 20 of Solid Edge

 

[beachcomber]

You need to make the sub-assembly adjustable in such a way that the apart will adjust as required.
I did a hydraulic cylinder with a corrugated rubber boot - the cylinder/piston assembly was not fully constrained, to allow the piston to move in/out.
The rubber boot was an adjustable part set to extend/contract as the piston moved.
This assembly was then inserted as adjustable into the next level up.
Hope this example helps.

bc.
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[jbutter4]

Yeah that helps. Somehow I had a setting that wasnt allowing the adjustable window to pop up when the sub assembly was inserted.Thanks for the help.