Is there an easy way to create an assembly without subassemblies from an assembly with subassemblies and interlocking subassemblies?

3D Design
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Hello.

I'm currently trying to make a video explaining how a machine works using the SolidWorks motion study.

The problem is that my machine assembly is composed of several flexible sub-assemblies and interlocking sub-assemblies. 

That's why I'd like to know if there's a simple way to recreate this assembly without sub-assembly in order to easily perform the different movements necessary for my explainer video.

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You create your assembly copy and from this new assembly  then you drag the parts composing the sub-assembly(s) and sub-sub-assembly to the main assembly.

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Simpler, select one (or more) sub-Assembly, right-click then "Break down sub-Assembly"

(Working in a copy for more security, "Flexible" functions and repetitions may cause some problems)

Kind regards.

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