Extruded Boss in an Assembly 2

[cirus30]

Hello,

I am a new user and I was wondering if i can use Extrude Boss in an assembly? I can ony see Extrude Cut.
and if yes, can you please let me know how to do it?


Thanks

 

[MadMango]

No, you can't. Imagine that you are trying to add material to an actual assembly. You'd need to create a new part of that material to add it at the assembly level. You'll need to edit/modify the specific part model at the assembly level to add material.

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[takedownca]

You can not directly add any features in an assembly that add material. You can only remove material. The workaround for this would be to add another part that contains the extrude you want to add. If the extrude needs to be controlled/located via existing assembly features or components, you can do this with in context relationships in the new part.

 

[cirus30]

Thank you MadMango, takedownca for the quick reply.

Takedownca: it seems that this is the solution for me but can you give me any hint on how to do this with in context relationships in the new part.

Thanks and regards

 

[MadMango]

Insert> Component> New Part... search SW Help for "in-context" and read over Creating a Part in an Assembly.

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[cirus30]

Thank you so much,
I can create a part in an assembly because of this feature now.

 

[MadMango]

Make sure you do not abuse in-context features and parts. Having in-context relations is great for design, but I suggest breaking those relations when you are satisfied with the end result. It will (a)prevent consumption of your computer resources, (b)allow reusing part files in other assemblies, (c)prevent unexpected geometry changes, (d)prevent co-workers cursing you after you leave.

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