assembly ---->to part 1

[dgiy]

SW2003 sp3.1

Is there a way to convert an assembly to a single part?
What are the implications.
I'm not sure why I would want to do this, but I'm am curious if it is possible. And does it save you anything?

DG

 

[Arlin]

In SW2003, you can use 'Save As' to save an assembly as a part. You loose all parametrics and basically end up with a dumb part using this method. The part files are not needed to open the new combined part. Can drastically improve performance for a large assy. I have used this method very sucessfully for large purchased assemblies (an entire engine, for example).

You can also use a Join feature to merge an assembly into one part. All parametrics are preserved and updating the assembly will update the joined part. The part and assembly files are needed to open the joined part. Little or no performance increase using this method.

 

[SBaugh]

File\Save as\ Change Save as type to "Part"

Regards,

Scott Baugh, CSWP
3DVision Technologies

http://www.3dvisiontech.com

http://www.scottjbaugh.com

faq731-376
When in doubt, always check the help

 

[EdDanzer]

You can also use the join feature.

 

[iduno]

is it possible to save assembly as a part using solidworks 2001+? if so how?

 

[SBaugh]

No this was a new feature in SW03.

Regards,

Scott Baugh, CSWP
3DVision Technologies

http://www.3dvisiontech.com

http://www.scottjbaugh.com

faq731-376
When in doubt, always check the help

 

[Arlin]

iduno:

In SWX 2001+, you can use the join feature to merge an assembly into one part.

There are some limitations, however. Such as: all parts you want to join must touch or interfere. The result cannot have 'zero thickness geometry.'