we have a bunch of parts already in the vault (such as vendor
parts, misc hardware, etc...) that are in specific projects, but
really should be in a more central location...
is there anyway to move them into the 'Library Components" folder?
or is my best bet to create another project called something like "Vendor Parts" and move them into there?
also, can I just simply take ownership of the part and then do "change project" on them and not screw up the assembly link?
is there anyway to move them into the 'Library Components" folder?
or is my best bet to create another project called something like "Vendor Parts" and move them into there?
also, can I just simply take ownership of the part and then do "change project" on them and not screw up the assembly link?
But, If the parts you are talking about are already in the vault and you wish to keep them there, you should be able to create a project or sub-project for those parts and move them. All your assemblies in the vault will recognize the change in project without any problems. You'll see the parts move and be replaced with the "copy of Part" symbol. All files in the vault can be moved and all files that associate with them will recognize the new location. Removing those "Vendor" parts from the vault and having your assemblies update is a little more tricky and a good bit more work as you will have to manually open and update them yourself.
This has been my experience anyway.
once they have been moved into their new folder in the vault, how can I tell SW that these are now toolbox parts and thus, not revision managed?