Exploded States, can you use an existing exploded state of a sub-assembly in a top level model?

[ptc-4313294]

Hi,

I am producing an exploded drawing of a top-level assembly which includes a number of sub-assemblies with existing exploded views. My question is can I use these existing exploded views of the sub-assemblies in the top level assembly. I want to turn the explode state on some of the sub-assemblies so I can use the selected Flat BOM in the top level to identify all the parts.

Any help would be appreciated.

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[kvanboerdonk]

This is possible when using the Default Explode. When activating the default explode of the top level assembly, also the default explode of the subassemblies are triggered.

Tip 1: Existing exploded views can be saved as Default Explode, no rework has to be done.

Tip 2: The default exploded state on the top level can be saved under a different name. This way in combination with Tip 1, multiple exploded states can be transferred to the top level (via the Default Explode)