any one knows how to change 3D model reference in 2D drawing.

[RahulSonawane]

Hi,

I want change 3D model reference in 2D drawing.

I have 2 to 3 similar components with different dimensions so I created drawing for one component, then I want to create another drawing for second component as it is same but different dimensions No I don't want to start drawing from beginning I just want to use drawing by reference change method like in (Solidworks & Inventor) so I can make another drawing in less time

Please help....

Rahul B Sonawane

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[mender · Accepted solution]

Depending on the exact desired results, here's a couple of possibilities:

1) A model that is the same but different dimensions sounds like it could be (perhaps should be) a family table instance.  If this is the case, you can copy the drawing file, retrieve the new one, and use Drawing Models > Replace to make this be a drawing of the new instance.  This way is good for linking them together so they'll continue to be similar.

2) Having a part OLD and drawing OLD, and wishing to make NEW + NEW, retrieve them into session, and use File>Manage File>Rename [In Session] to NEW+NEW (perhaps employing the config rename_drawings_with_object to save clicks), save these.  Then make whatever changes in the new models that you like.  This way is good if you actively *don't* want them to be linked, for instance the old part is locked down as a released model.

[RahulSonawane]

Thanks A lot Mathew,

No 2 solution regards to my work.

This is very help full to me now I can save the both model & drawing by this method, actually I am using same drawing for new component which same like existing so I need to just change the dwg no. for both now it work But one problem is there my dimensions & annotations are not there only model dimension remain manual dimensions are gone is there any solution to keep them please let me know.

But once again Thank a lot now Its Saves my Half of time for create new drawing.

Thanks & Regards,

Rahul B Sonawane

[mender]

Glad to help!  Regarding the problem about created/driven dimensions, I can't think of a reason offhand that that would happen.  Perhaps you could have Tech Support make an SPR so I can see your workflow in action, and then I could take a look at it.