Replace a part in multiple assemblies

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Hello everyone and Happy New Year:)

Here is my little problem:

I have a part file that contains flanges in the form of config (diameter, thickness etc...)

This file is used in too many assemblies and it starts to get very heavy. So I would like to split this limited file into several other files (sorted by diameter for example)

So I would like to replace my new flange file in 88.9 in all assemblies where my single and old flange file is present (with the specific 88.9 configs)

Basically, I have my oldbride file with different Ø and different thicknesses as a config

My new flange files with different files for each Ø to limit the weight of the parts, but always with configs for the thicknesses.

 

I would like to replace my oldbride file in 20 assemblies with my new flange files on the fly and select my appropriate thickness

 

Thank you

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Either you replace your part one by one in each assembly, or you create an assembly with all your assemblies containing the part to be replaced. And then you take your Ø88.9 part and you save it under the new name and you remove the unnecessary configuration.

Or else you rename your old file in a temporary way, you open your assembly with all your assemblies and as it no longer finds the renamed part it asks you the way to find it and there you point to the new one.

 

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Thank you for your answer, I thought there was a special function.... well basically it's a hack:)

 

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Or, if you have epdm, it seems to me that it's possible (I think?). If you are still forced to do manipulation, at least you don't have to open your 50 assemblies;)

 

http://www.lynkoa.com/questions/integrer-des-pice-dans-lepdm

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Where and how are your flanges stored?

in the standard SW library

in a personal SW library

in a bridled files with x configue

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So to be precise, I have a single flange file with currently 137 different configs (Ø inside, Ø outside, Ø layout, thickness, Ø holes....)

Yes, I have a safe (EPDM is the name?).

To recap, this file with my 137 configs I want to synd it into several files with the common denominator of the files their internal diameters and configs in these files for the rest of my parameters (Ø exterior, Ø layout, thickness, Ø holes....).

My single flange file is too heavy and as my Øinterieur are standard (ISO pipe diameter) it will greatly limit the number of configs!

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I understood that for a good functioning of SW

The best was needed for optimal operation

at max of 15 jams per piece (max rebuild time 2/2.5 seconds) see with the blocking bar

No drift

and create your own personal room library

and not work with the original toolbox

Is it possible to divide your 100 of configue into 10 diff files?

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Hello

One of the solutions is to do "open" in SolidWorks, you select one of the assemblies (without opening it) and you click on references.

A window will open. You double-click the name of the room you want to change and you retarget the new one (the 2 names must be different)

This way, you don't have to open all the assemblies (see screenshot in example)

 

Have a nice day.


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Hello and Happy New Year to all

To replace a part in several assemblies at the same time, there is Solidwork explorer and the Replace function in Solidworks.

You are looking for the part you want to replace in the tree on the left.

In the window that has just opened, you go and look for the new part.

You validate and let it happen.

He will find all the assemblies where your part is used and replace it.

All you have to do is check if the constraints have been kept in the modified assemblies.

Kind regards

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Hello

What is the name of your safe?

If you don't know, can you post a screen print so that we can tell you?

Depending on the trunk, it will be different.

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@GT22: to split my big file yes I think I can divide it at least into 6-7

 

@Mickael.Alves: good idea I'll see about it:)

 

@.PL: It's PDM link

 

Thank you all!