Is it possible to select a string of edges "from" a selected edge "to" a selected edge? You can do this in Pro/E by holding the Ctr or shift button down and selecting your first edge and then your second edge, everything in between would be selected.
Thanks-
Select both the edges, right click and select "Partial Loop".
Deepak,
Once again you come through! I never knew that command was there...my VAR didn't either.
Thank you!
Jody Holm wrote:
I never knew that command was there...my VAR didn't either.
SW is too complex for any one person to know everything about it. Except maybe Deepak.
Or Alin!
Also, pay attention to which end is closer when you select the second edge. The chain will come from that direction.
Alin,
This does not appear to work in assembly mode. I am trying to make a cut in a plate by using a partial complex edge (perimeter) of a part that is assembled on top of the plate.
Since I am working in assembly mode, the complex part turns transparent when I edit the plate I want to cut. Now, since the complex part is transparent I have to hold the Shift key (not CTL) down to select the (2) edges I want my string to run between. Next, while still holding Shift down, I 3MB and select "Partial Loop".
No matter how or where I select the entities I can not get the loop to go the correct way.
If I open just the complex part (not in assy) I can select the loop and get the desired edges.
Am I doing something wrong or is this a bug that appears in assembly mode?
Thanks-
You can change the transparency of other parts while editing a part in assembly.
Tools > Options > Display/Selection > Assembly transparency for in context edit
Thanks Deepak. I just tried that and I still could not get it to go the right way. I guess that rules out transparency being the problem. I think it's a "in context" problem. I selected my edges one by one for now to get through it. I know attaching my file would be best but I must move on.
A work-around could be that you create a sketch in the complex part of the edge you want to copy and then in the assy convert the edges of just that sketch (using a filter - or hiding the body...?)
Select both the edges, right click and select "Partial Loop".