Create a duplicate of an assembly that isn't dependent on the original

[SG_12998292]

Hi, 

This might be a basic question. 

I am trying to create a duplicate of an assembly with a different name in a different folder to the original. For example: 

I need the assembly name to be different but i want to use the same names for the parts but have changes in the number of parts between the two assemblies . 

Assembly 1 

- part 1 

- part 2 

- part 3

Assembly 2 

- part 1 

- part 2 

When I try to do this with the save a copy function, any changes in the new assembly reflects in the original assembly. I know I can do this if I change the names of each part within the assembly but I'm hoping I can use the same part names. 

Hope that makes sense, thanks in advance ! 

[tbraxton · Accepted solution]

What version of Creo are you working in? 

Unless I am missing something, this seems straight forward to do. If you follow the steps below exactly and it does not work, then report back what goes wrong (record a video and upload it here for expediency). Without being able to see exactly what you are doing it is hard to troubleshoot.

Start a new session of Creo

Start with the working directory in that where assembly 1 and the parts are stored

Open assembly 1

Save as (save a copy) assembly 1 and name it "assembly 2" in the path of choice (different folder than working directory)

Open assembly 2

Delete part 3

Save assembly 2

Quit all Creo windows and erase not displayed to clear from RAM all Creo models

Open part 1 and part 2 so they are in session

Change the working directory to the path where assembly 2 is saved

Open assembly 2

[SG_12998292]

Thanks that was definitely the way to go from how I described it. However, I did realise later on that I had subassemblies within the main assembly. Those ones are the ones that needed to be renamed during the save a copy process. That's why I was noticing that the parts were being changing between the two main assemblies. 

Thanks 

[Dale_Rosema]

Here is the work around I do:

In Windows Explorer, make a copy of the assembly and drawing of which you want to create a duplicate.

I usually just put "ZZ" in front of the copy.

In Creo, open the original part and drawing.

Rename them to the new name and save.

In Windows, go in and delete the "ZZ".

Move the new files to the folder you made for the new files.

Don't forget to add the new folder to you path is necessary.

Both files open and use the same subcomponents.

[Dale_Rosema]

I thought you wanted drawings related to the assemblies to stay associated.

If you want to go further subassemblies into the original assembly, I repeat the process also for the subassemblies/drawings at the same time.