Drawing Model in Creo 2

[Bluewolf]

Okay I'm in Pro E Creo 2.0 and working on a drawing. I normally work on NX and these two do not work the same. The original assembly I set the drawing to was named incorrectly so I did a save as on the assembly. I am trying to replace the old assembly in the drawing with the new one that has the correct name and it's a big fail. I am able to "set" the new model in the drawing but cannot get the views to update to the new model. Now this drawing pulls in both models if I close and re-open it. How do I get rid of the old model and update the views to display the new one?

 

[infinitevox]

Depending on how much work you've done, it might be easier to just delete that drawing and recreate it with the proper assembly.
I'm pulling up my Creo now though, I recall being able to do this fairly easily, but it's been a while.

 

[infinitevox]

Okay yeah, you should just be able to click Drawing Models on the Layout tab and click Del Model when the menu manager pops up, then select the incorrect model.

 

[Bluewolf]

When I try to DEL model I get the error at the bottom that reads "Cannot delete model with views using it". I need to somehow replace the model in the view first but have not been able to find how to do so.

 

[infinitevox]

I don't think there is anyway around that.
The dwg sees the 2nd assembly as a completely separate entity than the first, even though it's just a Save-As.

Someone else might know more, but it sounds to me like you're going to have to delete the old view and recreate it with the new model. =/

If you're using version control software, like windchill, you may have the option to rename the part there. If you can and do, you'll just have to right click [Sheet 1] and Update Sheet.
If you can't rename it there, talk to someone who manages the server/software and chances are they can do it for you. And then again, update the sheet.

 

[robertib]

If you are not using a PDM system, then a file -> rename -> in session should fix the problem - once you have deleted the 'correct' named assembly.

 

[Bluewolf]

Thanks robertib your post worked.

 

[looslib]

Always rename an assembly with the drawing loaded so the associativity will be updated. This works the same as with NX!


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