For a few times, a green arrow appears on the logo of an assembly or part when it comes from a step received from a supplier (never the same supplier, but several times the problem observed).
It's quite embarrassing insofar as as as this logo is apparent, it is not possible to open the part/assembly from a simple right click, to modify it or even to take a dimension.
Could someone guide me on the procedure to follow to exploit my step as if it were a normal part or assembly, i.e. without a green arrow.
By the way, what does this arrow mean because I can't find it in the SolidWorks help.
For more explanation, attached is a PDF file to be clearer in my explanations.
This function is used to create a link to a step file in order to be able to update the step if necessary without losing any constraints related to this step.
But if the usefulness of this link is not proven, it is enough to break this link with the step file.
To do this, right click on the set to be broken and right click then dissolve the function and you will have a step in the old form with various assemblies and parts.
On some assemblies you have to go up a floor to the level of the main assembly and from memory click right and something else than dissolve the function but I don't remember the function but the name is self-explanatory! You'll tell us when you find it (break up or something).
To date, I have had no concrete feedback that can respond to my request unfortunately.
This green arrow remains a great mystery to me as to its origin, moreover that it allows me to modify my assemblies in step. If anyone has a feedback that can help me, I'm always interested.
In my opinion, the arrow only means that the assembly or part that has just been modeled comes from a WWTP (modeling not built on your solidworks version: that it has just been imported).
In order to be able to take dimensions or work on this imported format, I advise you to unfold your part or assembly in the FeatureManager and to right-click on the volume body that solidworks will have converted during the import and to click on: "Insert in a new part". The body will turn into a part file and will be able to work in this format.
The purpose of this import is to link to the step file without breaking it. This then leaves the possibility of replacing this step with a newer version with the same name without losing the constraints if the constrained elements are still present.
