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[#1]

Is there a way I can use the emboss feature in an assembly?

We typically laser mark during final assembly and would like to show that as a step in the assembly instructions.

I typically create a sketch with the text and extrude(cut) in the assembly.

It works fine for flat surfaces, but cannot do it for other surfaces.

The one way I can think of doing it would be creating ipart with text and using it in the assembly.

I would rather not do it this way.  Is there any other way to accomplish this with out altering the components (.ipt)?

Thanks

[#2]

Without fully understanding the problem, have you tried derived parts?

[#3]

I know I can use derived parts, but want to avoid doing it.  I do not want to create any new parts.

[#4]

Hi,

Unfortunately this is not supported currently. However there's a wishlist logged for this functionality #1458661.

Stanislav

[#5]

I create a sketch in the flat pattern (I'm assuming sheetmetal) that I use for the actual laser programming, and in the drawing I use the retrieve model sketches command to show the etched lines.

[#6]

            Although the emboss command is not available in the assembly features you can create a sketch in the assembly and place text in the sketch. Then you can extrude the text with a cut option. Not as many options as the emboss command but it will do what you want possibility.