Save a copy drawings

[g_spy20]

I have created an generic automated model that is intended to be duplicated by saving a copy. I have my config.pro option rename_drawings_with_objectset to both,both includes parts and assemblies.


The problem I have occurswhenI open mynew assembly drawings. Myassembly drawings reference the generic assembly instead of the new copy of the assembly. The part drawings come out correctly and reference the new part.

 

[ReinhardN]

You should copy the assembly. With the option set new drawings will be created.
Reinhard

 

[g_spy20]

I copy the top level assembly and that includes all of the subassemblies. Then I rename the appropriate parts. By doing that it gives me new drawings, which I want, however, the new assembly drawings reference the original assembly and subassemblies. This forces me to have to delete the views and add the new assembly model into my drawing, activate it and replace the views and their dimensions.


When my drawings are copied I would like them to reference the new assemblies so I dont have to manually change the reference model and the views in my drawings.

 

[ReinhardN]

I dont understand it.
When you copy your assembly you have the choice to reuse components or to give them new names. If you give a new name to one component the assembly has been changed too and requires a new name as it is not the same as before.
Instances of family tables mean trouble e.g. flat state of a sheetmetal part. The family table will not be created in the new component so you have to treat them manually.
Reinhard

 

[g_spy20]

I understand the renaming of both the part and the assembly. I am past the save a copy point.


When opening the assembly drawing for my new part that new assembly drawing has the new assembly's name, however the reference model for that drawing is the previous assembly, not my new one. So the new drawing consists of views of the old assembly. If the old assembly is changed then my new drawing doesnt match my new assembly.


Thanks for the help.

 

[kdem]

If you are doing what I think you're doing you need to open the new drawing so it is in session (doesn't have to be open in a window) before renaming the parts. After you have renamed the parts using the rename command in ProE make sure you save the drawing.

 

[g_spy20]

I am going to try and restate this and hopefully make it a little clearer, because there is confusion on one or both ends my post.


I have an automated model that I configure with parameters. This model is an assembly that includes parts and subassemblies. When I want to use this model to configure a product I have to "save a copy." When I save a copy I want my drawings to copy along with their related models. To do this I changed my config.pro option "rename_drawings_with_objects" to both, both includes parts and assemblies. Now that I have saved a copy and renamed my parts in that process I open up my drawings to modify. This is where my problem occurs. If I open my part drawings, the drawing references the new part. It is when I open the subassemblies or top level assembly drawings that the drawings still reference the related generic assemblies. This causes me to have to delete views andchange references, then add new views and dimensioning.


Hopefully that is more clear and hopefully this can be solved.


Thanks for the help.

 

[kdem]

I think the problem is we don't fully understand how you're getting to where you are, at least I don't. When you say you have a generic automated model what does that mean (family table as Reinhard mentioned)?


If you are using a family table for the assemblies try exporting the tables files, setup a table with at least one column that is the same as what was in the original table file, import the table files into the new assemblies, change the instance names, and verify the tables. Youcan thentry to replace the generic with an instance.
Edited by: kdem

 

[g_spy20]

My model is an automated skeleton model. I have not used any family tables. The model is driven by a handful of parameters. There are approximately 30 components in my top level and the parameters determine size and which components are turned on. By doing this i can guarantee fit and it is much faster than created the same assembly part by part.


My model is connected from top level assembly to piece parts using relations. We need varying versions of my model for production so I configure my model, then "save a copy." My new parts and new assemblies read their parameters from the new top level assembly. My new piece part drawings reference the new piece parts, but my new assembly drawings reference the old assembly. My drawings are renamed correctly some just dont reference the renamed compnent.


I am confused because everything works as expected except the assembly drawings. I would assume that they would follow the part drawings where new drawings reference new parts.

 

[kdem]

The only thing coming to mind is there is a dependancy in how you have things set up that isn't or can't be redefined when saving as a copy. I couldn't duplicate the behavior you're seeing so can't say for sure.