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Changing Sub Assemblies

wvakala — Wed, 04 Oct 2017 21:32:46 GMT

Good Evening All

I would like to know how would you change a sub-assembly from LaneSuperelevationAOR to LaneOutsideSuperLayerVaryingWidth, without starting afresh/creating a new sub-assembly? Is there a way you can change this in Properties or somewhere else?

I have attached 2 pictures here, first one is the existing sub-assembly (needs to be changed), and the second one is the desired sub-assembly (screenshot from previous project). I just need the layerworks to have an outside extended width.

Thank you in advance.

Re: Changing Sub Assemblies

Anonymous — Wed, 04 Oct 2017 21:49:26 GMT

In your tool palette take a look at the conditional subasseblies tab. Conditional horizontal target will allow your to switch from one subassembly to another

Re: Changing Sub Assemblies

Joe-Bouza — Wed, 04 Oct 2017 22:08:02 GMT

Conditional may be appropriate but if you want to replace it... select the replacement and look at the command line there is an option to replace.

If the sub is on another assembly that has all the parameters set that you wish.
you can make a temp palette, drag the sub to it then select and treat as described

Re: Changing Sub Assemblies

BushW — Wed, 04 Oct 2017 23:12:10 GMT

Hi @wvakala

Please review this AKN on how To Insert and Replace Sub-Assemblies and video How to Modify Sub-Assembly Properties which will show you how to replace, move and copy a sub-assembly without starting a new sub-assembly. Hope this helps!

Please select the ‘Accept as Solution’ button if my post solves your issue or answers your question so, other Community members may benefit and thank you for doing so, and I'm here to help.

Re: Changing Sub Assemblies

Jeew-m — Thu, 05 Oct 2017 02:58:15 GMT

Dear Friend,

This is a video that illustrates the excellent suggestion of Joe. It has some additional information also.

Thank you

Re: Changing Sub Assemblies

BushW — Thu, 05 Oct 2017 16:02:49 GMT

Hi @wvakala

I'm just checking in to see if you need more help with this. Did the suggestion I provided yesterday work for you?

If so, please click on the ‘Accept as Solution’ so, that others can more easily benefit from the information and thank you for doing so.

Re: Changing Sub Assemblies

wvakala — Wed, 18 Oct 2017 13:31:13 GMT

Hi Bush

Apologies man, been out of the office. But yeah the solution did help. Thanks alot bro.

Re: Changing Sub Assemblies

BushW — Wed, 18 Oct 2017 16:02:41 GMT

Hello @wvakala

No worries, I was just following up on the problem. I am happy to hear that I was able to provide a solution that worked for you. If you ever have any issues in the future, I'll be here, and I'm glad to help.

Best Regards,

Wendell