Interpart projection

[sgergo]

Hello to all,

I've got an assembly with 3 parts attached to a "main" one. I would like to project some features (lines, edges etc.) from a subpart onto one surface of the main part. The project curve function only can deal inside the working part (afaik). I couldn't find any solution in the help section but it is so trivial that there must be some solution to do it.

All help would be highly appreciated.

G.

 

[ewh]

Insert -> Associative Copy -> Wave Geometry Linker

 

[cowski]

Alternatively (if you don't need associativity between the parts) you can extract the edge curves you are interested in and export the geometry to the main part. This will copy the geometry to the main part with no links between the parts. Sometimes you will want/need the associativity that wave links provide, other times it is overkill.

 

[ewh]

I use the Wave Geometry Linker to avoid having to change work parts. If associativity is not needed, it can easily be removed.

 

[sgergo]

THX!
The WAVE geometry linker did the job. Thank you guys!

G.

 

[acciardi]

I have another trick I use - I slect the 'Project' icon, and when the toolbar comes up, I de-select (turn off) the associativity (the chain link icon).

You can then project from any part. The caveat is that the entities projected have no constraints, so you have to constrain them in the current sketch. But it is a fast and easy way to get geometry from non-active parts.

Ed