creating prt file from large assembly

[mnstrkttr]

I have a large assembly & I am trying to make a prt file of the entire assembly with just the external surfaces or geometry. I know there has to be an easy way to do this. I created a part file inside the assembly & activated it then tried to merge the parts together but it didn't work well. Does anyone have any suggestions?

 

[jeff4136]

"... has to be an easy way ..."

What's your definition of "easy"?

Look into Shrinkwraps and Envelope Parts.

For a "large" (again, undefined) assy there might not be a "good" automatic solution.

 

[mnstrkttr]

Thanks for the reply.


I mean easy as in instead of selecting all the surfaces.


I tried to shrinkwrap but it is missing edges and some surfaces.

 

[jeff4136]

That's the nature of a surf subset shrinkwrap. You might be able to use a different option; merged solid (?) but I don't ~think~ that will obliterate any detail.

The difficulty of making it "easy" is guessing what you want to obliterate while still keeping it "solid".

I don't really know much about the subject, but suspect there's an element of marketing myth involved. Maybe someone that really "knows" something will jump in. Might help them if you'll post a pic or something so they have an idea of what you are working with?

 

[mnstrkttr]

I was able to do it using the shrinkwrap. I just have to choose a higher level to get all the fine edges. It takes a little longer to regenerate.