Choice of volume - impression function

3D Design Volume Model
1

Hello

 

I want to use the fingerprint function. I have an active part in an assembly. Once I have selected the "selection components" (parts of the assembly) and validated, I don't have a message that appears to be able to delete the outer volume. (it seems to me that it must appear from some information found on the net)

I end up with a "footprint" function in the tree and a room made up of several volumes.

 

I must have missed something...

 

This is the first time I've used the function and am on SW2013.

 

Thanks in advance!

2

The option to select bodies appears only if one of the bodies is dissociated from the rest of the volume.

 

If you can't select the bodies, your part is a complete whole.

 

Do you have a photo to attach?

3

Hello

 

Are you editing components in the context as specified in the help?

 

http://help.solidworks.com/2012/French/SolidWorks/sldworks/HIDD_DVE_INSERT_CAVITY.htm?id=fe511f11597c42daaaab3db4770050bc

 

"You edit the part, not the assembly. The changes you make are reflected in the original part file of the mold casing."

4

Finally I used the function on a simple part to see and it works.

My part must be poorly made or not suitable. I'm going to dig a little deeper. (I'm looking for the picture)

thank you for your speed anyway;)

5

I should have tested before posting ^^

 

it's a mechanically welded part and I had a very small gap between a tube and its passing Ø. The volume was therefore not completely closed. I won't be fooled next time!

6

You also have the option to use this

See tutorial

http://www.lynkoa.com/tutos/3d/preparation-des-pieces-pour-creer-un-moule

 http://www.lynkoa.com/tutos/3d/solidworks-calcul-de-volume-contenu-juillet-2012

@+ ;-)