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[kwsauter]

Here's a question I'd like answered. When I copy an assembly to a
different name, so I can do things to it without changing the original
assembly, why does Proe insist on messing with the original assembly
when I change something in the copied assembly? And when I have three
or four assembled instances of a part in an assembly, why does Proe
insist on hiding them all when I just want one hid? And why does Proe
insist on renaming all the parts in the assembly when I copy it
(theoretically so nothing will mess up the original parts), and then
still insist on messing with the original parts when I change something
in the copied assembly? This kind of behavior is what drives me
frigging nuts when I'm trying to get something done. What kind of
geek-brained troll under the slimy rocks of ancient Unix came up with
this kind of logic?

Ken Sauter
DRS Reconnaissance Surveillance and Target Acquisition
Infrared Technologies Division
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[CBenner]

Hello,

When you copy an assembly, you have a choice to either rename or re-use all the parts. Pro E doesn't insist on renaming them, just be aware that if you re-use and then change that part, it will change everywhere it is used.

The other thing about Pro-e is that, unlike most other software, when you do a "save-as"... you are still looking at the original file. You have to close that... erase not displayed, and open the copied version. Once you've done that, assuming you chose the "new name" option... it shouldn't mess with your original version. if it still does, I'd log a call... something is wrong.

C

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[dgallup]

Pro/E file manipulation is a little different but always consistent & totally logical once you understand it.

One thing that few people seem to use but works very well for me is to use the file/rename "in session" functionality. You can open an assembly & it's drawing, rename both in session and have a new drawing & assembly without messing with anything on disk. You can change both to your hearts content & only save it after you have what you're after. You can do the same thing for parts. This technique is so much easier than doing a save as, closing & erasing then opening the copy.