Combine Solidworks Assembly for analysis

[adn1975]

I need to create a single "solid" part from an assembly for FEA analysis. Is there a method that can be used other than remodeling as a new part?

 

[handleman]

Sure. Do File->Save As... and choose Part. However, it will save as a multibody part. If you're intending to use Cosmos Express I believe you will have to use additional features in the part file to actually join the components together into a single body.

 

[ctopher]

It's been two years for me, but isn't there an option in 2007 for COSMOS to run the assy as if it were a part? Or maybe I haven't had anough coffee ...
It should run the assy no problem.

Chris
SolidWorks 07 3.0/PDMWorks 07
AutoCAD 06
ctopher's home (updated 04-21-07)

 

[fcsuper]

Also consider using Join feature.

Matt
CAD Engineer/ECN Analyst
Silicon Valley, CA
sw.fcsuper.com
Co-moderator of Solidworks Yahoo! Group

 

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