3 Replies Latest reply on Mar 29, 2010 1:27 PM by Jerry Steiger

Offset/Copy Surface

Tim Dunbar Mar 29, 2010 7:51 AM

I am copying surfaces from my "nested part" into my "nest block" in an assembly. When I do this a link or reference is created in my "nest block" under that surface offset. I want to know if I can break this link under my surface offset? I want to be able to move my "nested part" in my assembly without the the surface offset in my "nest block" moving/changing or updating.

Or is there another way I can copy a surface over into my "nest block" so my guy on mastercam can create cutter path for the CNC machine? I also have to fill in holes and modify surfaces on my copied surface.

Thanks

Re: Offset/Copy Surface

Deepak Gupta Mar 29, 2010 8:03 AM (in response to Tim Dunbar)

In the FeatureManager design tree, right-click the feature, component, body or part and select List External Refs. In the pop up window, select break all (it will remove all the reference) and will add a x mark next to that feature, component, body or part.
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  Tim Dunbar Mar 29, 2010 9:37 AM (in response to Deepak Gupta)
  
  Thanks Deepak, you da man.
  
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    Jerry Steiger Mar 29, 2010 1:27 PM (in response to Tim Dunbar)
    
    Tim,
    
    You can also Lock External References. The advantage to this is that you can relink them. Once you break them they are gone forever.
    
    Another technique is to use a separate assembly or configuration of an assembly where you do the offset operation. This allows you to move the parts in other assemblies or configurations without affecting the offset.
    
    Jerry Steiger
    
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