Convert Assembly model to FEA model. 1

[HRP21]

Hi
I have an assembly on which I want to perform FEA. I want to convert the assembly into one piece. Is there any way I can combine all the parts to form one component. I have tried using 'save as part' on the assembly but for FEA it still considers all components as separate parts. I do not want to use 'surface contacts for my FEA. There is a feature in Pro-e called 'merge' that combines all the parts to form one component which can be used as FEA model but I am not aware of any such feature in SW. Any suggestions.
Thank you

 

[handleman]

Once you have saved your assembly as a part, you can use Combine to combine the various bodies into a single body.

-handleman, CSWP (The new, easy test)

 

[ShaggyPE]

handleman,
I owe you a star from the other thread. Thanks again.

-Dustin
Professional Engineer
Certified SolidWorks Professional

 

[kevin08]

HRP21,

Were you able to combine all the parts as one part using the Combine feature in SW? I'm currently in the same situation where I need to run a FEA analysis but the FEA software reads the model as individual parts not as one part.

Please help.

Thank You.

Kevin

 

[handleman]

Kevin,
Why not try it yourself? Surely that would get you an answer quicker than waiting for someone to reply to a dead thread.

-handleman, CSWP (The new, easy test)