OK folks, I need some help here. Everything I am finding regarding the sharing of assemblies and sub-assemblies within EPDM indicates there are problems. So far, I know I can share component models between projects in EPDM but the sharing of assemblies is considered a No-No. The only "work around" I have found has been to give new part numbers to identical assemblies. I can see this rapidly turning into quite a quagmire very quickly. Has anyone on the forums had this type of issue? The majority of our projects use common sub-assemblies assembled with other mostly common sub-assemblies, with new assemblies stuck in the mix to create the top level product. We are a protoype shop so this is the norm for us. Any input, direction, commiseration, etc. would be greatly appreciated. Thanks...
when you say share, are you referring to the "paste as share" function?
I have never really seen the benefit of that function. I would put you common parts/ sub-assys in a convenient spot and leave them there. Neither SW nor EPDM care what your file structure is, as long as it is consistent.