Hi folks -
I was wondering if parts will update automatically when they are used in an assembly?
Or do I have to toggle some menu item or preference somewhere?
I noticed that the native parts I have created and placed in assemblies do not automatically update
after a change has been made to the part itself outside of the assembly. Is this the correct behaviour?
Being an Inventor user for years, I'm used to the helpful workflow of being able to modify or update a part
externally (or locally)and then all instances will automatically update
throughout my assemblies, saving me tons of time having to track down every
instance of the part and update it.
Thanks - JD
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Wow! that really helped - thanks! -
Another question though...
Q: What about going the other way? What i mean is - after working on a part or an assembly,
the graphic thumbnail listed in the Data Panel on the side of the workspace shows an updated view
of the current open assembly or part. Is this the same for the parts or components inside the assembly? Do they update the original versions
in the list as well? My concern is that if I make a commonly used 'library' part like a caster or muffin fan, I would like to know that any changes to those
parts will update accordingly in my collection back in the list. I realize this is an Inventor workflow, but helps to eliminate confusion about updated parts
especially in drawings.
Thanks again for your help.
So far - I'm really impressed with the functionality and tool selection.
JD
Great explanation, thanks. I'll keep playing - and breaking - ha.
I also found this which very clearly defines the XREF concept. Back in the early '90's when I used to
work in 2D, I used Ashlar Vellum for about 10 yrs., then 3D Ashlar Cobalt for about 5
and they had a very similiar drawing view generating tools.
cheers - JD
Sorry - forgot to attach the link -
http://cad.about.com/od/CAD_Basics/a/Working-With-External-References.htm
Kevin, I'm new to Fusion...in this post you said "we re working on this for an update early next year." - is there more information about work across linked design?
Hi Creative...
I'm not sure if you noticed, but this thread you posted to is from 2014! Quite a long time ago.
What they are talking about here is now called "linking". This is when you can insert designs into another, so updating one updates the others.
My way of doing this is to right click the desired design in the Data panel, choose "Insert into current design" while making sure the design I want it inserted to is open. Note that a design must be saved before you can insert or link a file into it.
Hope this helps.