Opening STEP files with assembly not saving with external references Hello, I upgrated to SW2020 SP1.0, and when I open an STEP file of an assembly and save it, I have only one assembly file, without parts. In the assembly I have all the parts with references in the STEP model. How...
Detailing & Drawings: In Detailing Mode, the model is not loaded into memory, which is a big time-saver while working in a drawing of a large assembly. Robust referencing saves you a dramatic amount of time by eliminating the need to resolve and save to maintain final annotation and dimensi...
Open any assembly or drawing, even if the referenced files were lost or never sent! Multiple options to view or modify empty parent files
We have to talk about this enhancement one more time—this time in the context of assemblies. When you are saving an assembly as a previous version, all the additional assembly features like exploded views and configurations will also be saved. When you are saving an assembly, you might ...
Display instances of parts Turn the display of part instances on. When cleared a part appears only once in the tree, even if it is inserted more than once in the assembly. Display instances of assemblies When checked, every instance of a subassembly has a separate node in the task pane ...
Advanced Displays a list of the documents referenced by the selected assembly or drawing. You can edit the locations of the listed files. Save to 3DEXPERIENCE Opens the Save as New dialog box to save the file to a collaborative space on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform.Parent...
Hands-on Test Drive Extruding a Solid 27 Hands-on Test Drive Saving Your Work The work that you perform in SolidWorks is contained in part, assembly, and drawing files. You can save part, assembly, and drawing files to the hard drive of your system. In general, you will have folders ...
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Assembly Performance and Workflow Work faster with large assemblies through expanded workflows and improved performance. Save time when opening, closing, and saving assemblies with improved performance. Open subassemblies faster by opening them in Large Design Review mode from an assembly that is already...
This option works with Part, Assembly and Drawings as well. The shortcut key can be changed to any other key. If you found this post useful, please share it! Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) ...