Assembly to weldment

[tydguy]

Hi,is there anyway to convert an assembly to a weldment part? My problem is we have a model of each individual tube for a complicated frame. I would like these to be in a weldment under one part number. I also need to have each feature imported, not just the part itself. Ideally, a macro would work if you know of any. Any suggestions? Thanks!

~Tyler

 

[handleman]

With 2006 in-part mating capability you could insert each part into a new part. Not the best way, but you would keep the features and ability to modify them. If you want a true weldment part I think you're out of luck.

 

[CorBlimeyLimey]

Yes ... sort of.

If you save your assy as a part (using the All Components option), you will have a part with multiple bodies. In the newly created part, start the Weldment function. This will then treat the bodies as weldment parts & a cutlist will be available. The Length column will probably have to be manually input as the weldment does not have the weldment 3D sketch to derive the lengths from.

NOTE: The bodies will not have a feature "history".


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[EdDanzer]

Look at "joined parts" in help.