I have SW2020 & SW PDM 2020 Pro. I have an assembly that is laid out on a drawing. The drawing has a note that references another assembly - let's call it assem_ref1.sldasm (but is NOT contained in that drawing / assembly). I would like to use the "Where Used" function to identify where assem_ref1.sldasm is used - but since it is only referenced in other drawings in a note I cannot. Is there any way to tie assem_ref1.sldasm back to the original drawing / assembly so that I can use that function?
You could just insert one view of that assembly, then hide it. Fairly simple method.
You can create references to other types of files by following the help here 2020 SOLIDWORKS PDM Help - Creating References but for your issue a hidden view should work.
JM