using the break external references in solidworks

using the break external references in solidworks

We are all designers, well some of us are CAD draftsmen, but whoever you are, you will need to keep iterations of your CAD Models. Often you might want to make a change to an assembly whilst still keeping the original copy as a reference. Other people/businesses have a file naming convention and when the project reaches the next stage they need to rename all their parts and assemblies to resemble the next stage of the project. For example, during the concept stage parts are called 'concept#.clientname.partname.sldprt' or something along those lines, and then when a prototype is made the file is called 'prototype#.clientname.partname.sldprt'. Also what if you want to send a client, a supplier, or a colleague a Solidworks assembly in a way that you have absolute confidence that when your associate opens the zip folder everything will work and be linked correctly?

There is a simply solution! Use the 'Pack and Go' feature! If you are familiar with Adobe Indesigns 'package' tool, you will notice it serves the exact same purpose as the 'Pack and Go' feature.

 

Have your assembly open that you want to duplicate or rename and go to 'file' and then 'pack and go'. The above dialog box will come up which lists a few options. You will see a main dialong box that lists all your parts and assemblies and shows the parent/child relationships. If you want export the drawing please ensure you tick the 'include drawings' box and likewise with simulation results. If you want to rename parts or replace certain name file conventions of your files, for example you want to replace 'concept1′ within your file names to 'prototype1′ click on the 'Select/Replace' button. At the bottom you can choose whether you want to save the assembly in a sub folder or as a zip folder for email purposes. And even further below you can add a prefix or suffix to your fole names as well if you want!

 

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