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configuration manager vs smart components ?

Question asked by Skan Skan on Nov 7, 2011
Latest reply on Nov 7, 2011 by Kelvin Lamport

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Hello

What's the difference betyween configuration manager and smart components?

When hould I use each of them?

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Kelvin Lamport Nov 7, 2011 2:36 PM
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Everything.

Configuration Manager;
http://help.solidworks.com/2011/English/solidworks/sldworks/legacyhelp/sldworks/configuration/configurationmanager.htm
The ConfigurationManager is a means to create, select, and view multiple configurations of parts and assemblies in a document.

Smart Component;
http://help.solidworks.com/2011/English/SolidWorks/sldworks/LegacyHelp/Sldworks/Assembly2/Smart_Components.htm?id=65facb70bca7474c9493fecc11034df5#Pg0
You create Smart Components from components that you use frequently that require the addition of associated components and features. Examples:
A connector with mounting screws, nuts, screw holes, and a cutout
A retaining ring with a groove
A motor with bolts and mounting holes
When you make a component smart, you associate the other components and features with the Smart Component. When you insert the Smart Component into an assembly, you can choose whether or not to insert the associated components and features.
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