Using the Join feature with Configurations

[Badierv]

Hi all,

I've been searching for a while, but can't find a way to change the configuration of one of two parts that have been joined together.

Thanks in advance.

 

[CorBlimeyLimey]

Same as in a regular assy ... select the part, click the properties icon, and select the config.

What is happening when you try?

 

[Badierv]

Unfortunately, I don't have that option. Attached is a screenshot of my options. Sorry, probably should've included that from the start.
Thanks.

 

[CorBlimeyLimey]

That's a Combine ... which is used in a part!
The thread title stated Join ... which is used in an assy.

 

[Badierv]

Apologies, it is a combine. I am not an expert with Solidworks by any stretch of the imagination and it was the first time I had used the features.

That said, any insights on how I change the configuration of a part in a Combine? Or do I have to recombine them?

 

[CorBlimeyLimey]

The config can be changed under the List External Refs option.

 

[Badierv]

So when I go to there, the Configuration drop down is empty, even though there are two configurations in the referenced part (edi top test slant).

 

[CorBlimeyLimey]

What version of SW are you running?
I'm running SW2011-SP3 and the inserted parts remain above the Combine feature, and the List External Refs list the configs.

Can you list the exact steps you did to arrive at the Combined feature?

 

[Badierv]

I'm running SW2010-SP4.

This was a while ago, so hopefully I'm not forgetting a step.

Opened the edi top test slant.SLDPRT file
Went to Insert->Part
Selected transducer.SLDPRT
Positioned the transducer housing where I wanted it on the case
Clicked Combine, Add then ok and the two parts merged.

 

[CorBlimeyLimey]

Try inserting both parts into a new part, and then Combine.

 

[ShaggyPE]

The configuration option should be as CBL stated... in list external references. It was there as far back as I can remember... ~2003 at least.

-Dustin
Professional Engineer
Pretty good with SolidWorks

 

[Badierv]

Thanks CBL, that worked a lot better. Now I have access to the configuration options again. Thank you so much for your help!