ASSEMBLY LINKED TO SUBASSEMBLIES

[tcarson]

Here is what I am trying to do, I will try to simply, if possible.

I have several subassemblies that I put together to make the floor or my trailer, each sub has numerous variables, number/spacing etc. For a given order I configure my 5 subassemblies and put them together.

Then I have to send the floor to insulation they need info for the entire floor assembly.

Each sub is made up of beams

I then want to place a single part on each beam (a filler)for the entire trailer. Is there a good way to do this? I have thought of placing a dummy part on each beam (since I generally use each beam over and over again) then when my top assembly is made, do a replace. But the problem there is that the filler is in the beam subassy. I need it in the top level assembly.

I can run each subassy of the floor (knowledgeware,formulas, etc), but for an entire floor assembly for an order I have 17 variables each with 5 to 8 choices, way too complex.

I hope I have explained this well enough

 

[catiajim]

Create a new sub-assembly that consists of your beam and the filler, then instance that into your floor assembly. Yes, it's a new part number that may not match your BOM, but it will do what you want. Otherwise, you are stuck instancing your filler as many times as you instance the beam.