How do I force parts to save internally within an assembly file. I am converting parts from MDT to SW via iges files or i can just open the DWG file either way SW creates multiple parts within the assembly. When I go to save the file it saves all the part files as well, but I don't want part1 part2 part3 saved all over the place I want to save them internally. I get prompted for this every now and then but not sure how to force the issue. I'm very new at SW after runnin Mechanical Desktop for 15 years so not sure if I'm being clear or not.
Running SW2010 SP4.0 on XP
Thanks
Mark
Parts saved internally to an assy file are known as Virtual Components.
The link to the online help explains more.
EDIT: Actually the Help file is not exactly helpful for your situation.
Before saving the imported file, Shift select all the assy components, right mouse click, and select Make Virtual. Then when saving the file you will be asked to confirm that you want to create virtual components.