Assembly Question

[John.Pryal]

Hi all,

i have a question concerning assemblies. If i have two separate assemblies that have one common part, is there a way of only assembling the common part once only. Let me explain, i have an assembly 'x' comprising two parts 'a' & 'b', & a second assembly 'y' comprising two parts 'c' & 'b'. Part 'b' is present in each assembly. Is there a way of assembling parts 'a' & 'b' in such a manner that part 'b' is automatically assembled to part 'c'.

Thank you in advance

John

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[nico74]

Hi,

You should have a look at the component interface command.

You can create Half constrain on each part and the part will automatically constrained each other when you insert it in an assembly.

Hope this help.

Nicolas

[John.Pryal]

Thank you for the reply Nicolas,

i am not sure i fully understand, any chance you could explain further. Sorry to be a pain.

John

[nico74]

It's ok

Have a look at this post it might help

http://communities.ptc.com/message/8600#8600

[John.Pryal]

Thank you Nicolas,

that looks like it could be useful.

John