Replace component in multiple assemblies

3D Design Assembly
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Hi all

I would like to replace identical components in several different assemblies.
Is this possible if I open the different assemblies or do I have to do it assembly by assembly?

thank you for your help

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You drag all your different assemblies into a new assembly and from this new assembly you replace the part by checking replace all occurrences and this will replace in all the subassemblies in 1 time (Be careful with the constraints if the part does not have the same base.)

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Thank you, I was thinking of doing something like this but I wanted to know if there was another possibility! :wink:

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For me it's the quickest solution if you know all the assemblies where this part is used

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It is also possible to run the command from filUtility (formerly sw explorer) > update where used > location

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As @Lynkoa15 : depending on the version, pass:

  • by SW Explorer
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  • or by the SW menu integrated into Windows.
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Set up the search paths before (under " file locations", in SWexplorer, it's option then References/Used in).
This displays a window with the use cases found, so simply uncheck if necessary.

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Thanks for the help!