I have created a 3dSketch in my top level assembly that I would like to "export" to a part so that I may use it as a path for a sweep. Is there a way to do this?
It seems to me you did it backwards. What you should have done was insert > Component > New Part. then draw you 3D sketch inside that part. I'm not sure you can make that 3D sketch associative with a part since it was created in an assembly. Maybe a convert entities might work once you have inserted a new part.
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Insert a new part in your assembly. Then CONVERT ENTITIES fom your assembly sketch to a sketch in your new part. Then you're good to go.
But next time don't do it bass- ackwards...
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There is nothing wrong with creating sketches (2D or 3D) in an assy. It is one of the premises of using Skeleton or Layout Sketches in the "Top Down" method of design.
CBL makes a good point... I guess it depends on your design intent. I've routed tubing thru large equipment layouts by the method I described. But maybe your approach works better for your layout.
I just like saying BASS ACKWARDS...
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Thanks for the help. I started a new part while in the assembly and have made my sketch. Now, how do I get out of this "grayed and translucent assembly" mode?