Good Practice in Keeping Links?

[WK95]

I've read elsewhere that it's generally not a good idea to create any external references (part to other part references) to anything that isn't published.

So in CATIA's Part Infrastructure Settings, should I keep enabled the "Keep Link with selected object" and "Restrict External selection with link to published elements"?

I was under the impression that links to any external references are already kept and updateable.

 

[jackk]

Not sure if you're asking about Links or Publications. But either way, both are strongly recommended. It would be a good idea to activate (enable) both of the options you listed.

Publications provide several benefits, especially when the parent geometry changes or is replaced. But not absolutely required.

Links are very valuable, especially with mating parts and when working with a team of designers.

 

[ferdo]

Use skeleton methodology.

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Fernando

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