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Can you attach an example that is associative.

I have always used the Thicken/Offset surface zero.

Checking to see of there is any reason to change.

[#2]

Well, it appears they have removed any ability to make them associative. It used to be a simple matter why I brought it up. It appears they have diasabled that feature in at least the 2011 version. In 2010 it was a simple and easy and worked well. If this is the case an extrusion of the face as you said may be the best idea.

This is too bad as it was a handy and quick feature in 2010. One could set it as associative and forget it without having extra extrusions even if only tenths of a thousand thick. They could at least have removed the check box if they are no longer going to make it an option.

[#3]

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swhite wrote:

 If this is the case an extrusion of the face as you said may be the best idea.

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I don't think I ever said "extrusion of the face" and don't know how that would be done.

I think the only time the Associative is avialable is when editing a part within the context of an assembly and Copy Object from another part into the current part.

I have no idea why it isn't possible within a single part file.  Seems to me that would be a short way of Thicken/Offset as zero.

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JDMather wrote:

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I think the only time the Associative is avialable is when editing a part within the context of an assembly and Copy Object from another part into the current part.

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Hi JDMather,

I think your're spot on. Also in context of an assembly you're only able to make it associative if using the surface or composite option, the solid option will not be associative.

I hope this helps.
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