Hello
I have a rather complex ASM and the PB is I have to make an assembly manual.
Now, if I do a MEP, how can I make a subset considered as an object that I can identify in the nomenclature?
In the screenshot, the part that is in yellow is a sub-asm that articulates with a good bunch of other S/S ASM, or even individual parts that are not part of an S/S asm (typically axes).
Until now it was my subcontractor who managed it from the ASM but he has disappeared
Kind regards
Not sure I understand...
Is it a subset that you want to consider in your BOM without its components?
→ right-click on the config, the configuration property, and for Display child components when used as a subassembly, choose Hide.
Hello
I guess your assembly instructions will be made in word or excel.
What you would like to do is show all the assembly steps with an associated nomenclature and make screenshots to integrate them into your word pages. + a list of the necessary tools + lifting means etc...
In fact, it's methodical work.
I would proceed sub-assembly by sub-assembly and the final assembly will be the assembly of all your sub-assemblies + axles and bolts, or something like that.
For this you have at your disposal in SW:
Good luck
Hello
MEP BOM
Raised to the first level
As @Silver_Surfer I'll put the assembly configuration in cache mode. Or promote if you want to reassemble the parts of an assembly. These two settings apply differently to each configuration
And I will create several configurations or I will drive the different steps
Configuration
Step 01
Step 02
Etc...
You also have the possibility to control the configurations in the nomenclature to arrange yourself according to your needs
Combining or unlinking configurations and much more...
Quite a mechanically welded 
system, I will be curious to know what it represents
Good luck
It is an articulated assembly that moves a cable with a mass of 35 Kg in 0.75 seconds over a height of 885 mm and this 2 times per minute.
I can't say more for the moment, I'm in the POC phase and the certificate has only reached level 2 out of 8.
On the other hand, I have never created a config, the proposal of @Le_Bidule inspires me more for the moment.
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hello @Le_Bidule
Indeed the document will be made in Word.
So if I understand correctly, I'd rather take screenshots of the sub-assemblies (like on the attached image where the SS set is in yellow.
On the other hand, under SW I had better if for example I have the yellow subset I articulate it with only one other subset (all the rest being hidden).
For the sub-assemblies a little more substantial I could not give the detail as for this simple s/s ASM.
For the sub-assemblies it won't be too complicated but on the other hand for the pins and screws that hold the sub-assemblies together it's not going to be cotton.
I have the impression that everything in word with screenshots on the details of the assembly will be simpler.
A bit like this document made for maintenance but more precise since it would be an assembly manual.
Kind regards
In the first image, this yellow piece is articulated with 8 other sub-assemblies.
So it is likely that it will be easier to make the document with only 2 pieces each time. The question I ask myself is whether I work in SW or with screenshots by coloring or making transparent the ones around them.
For your question
Quote [Is this a sub-assembly that you want to consider in your nomenclature without its components] the answer is yes modulo the screws and pins that are used to assemble the sub-ASM between them.
So it's a structural problem.
The yellow component, if it's an assembly, then hide the components in the properties of its config(s) as I explained in my first answer.
Then create a new assembly with it, plus the fasteners (screws, pin, etc.) that allow it to be linked to the other components in the upper level.
Of course, this does not replace the drawings, which will remain the reference documents. In particular, with the nomenclatures which, no doubt, will evolve after the prototype phase and future versions and/or options and therefore indexed.
Hello @Silver_Surfer
I know you're going to be disappointed but I've never been interested in configs.
To be honest, I don't understand anything. I'm going to watch one or two tutorials on Youtube to be less stupid.
While revising, I know why I'm never interested in configs, it's because I only make unique pieces so the don't make lego pieces or configs are very useful I understood what you suggest 
For all the screws it is isolated in a specific folder in the Sub-ASM and if I temporarily delete it all the screws disappear. (magic no).
Thank you for your help 
Hello
Personally I use the envelope component function a lot.
This helps to exclude them from the BOM and make them transparent, making the elements to be shown in the plan stand out.
Hello zozo
The configurations apply not only in the room, but also at the assembly level.
You can make configurations, also through the hide or show displays according to one display or another. Or through a configuration by changing the state of a deleted or undeleted part.
Hidden state you see them in the bill of materials (unless you voluntarily exclude it via the part property in the assembly)
Status Deleted: The part does not appear in the configuration.
It's interesting when you manage well.
Study the principle, when it is appropriate it should be used but be careful it makes the assemblies and model reconstructions heavier
As usual when several experts help me, I am immediately annoyed to designate the right answer. I choose @Silver_Surfer
And very much thanks for the help of @FRED78 @ronathan @Le_Bidule
Kind regards
