Keeping single part numbers after copy/mirror of parts

[bryan]

Hi,

So after modeling a project and processing all dwgs. I realized I need to add more of a certain part.

Is there a way to copy a part and keep the same single part number without reprocessing or making a duplicate part dwg?

[wtheron · Accepted solution]

If the part is identical then the same number will be assigned by numbering. Only BOM lists and qty displayed on the detail drawings will update.

If the are minor differences, such material only, then a new number will be assigned and you will need to create a detail for this new part

[bryan]

It works but I realized I can't only have the new parts highlighted or else it puts the internal number on it.

When numbering, the original part must be selected as well.

Thanks

[Anonymous]

We have coppied a mainpart (Assembly) several times with copy object part number in default checked.

We now want to change one of these assemblies but are stuck with the Main part number.

If we try to delete the main part number with only the assembly we want to change selected,

part number are deleted from all the original assemblies. Or if we change the number all change

even if the new part has been modified.

Can anyone help with the correct procedure please.

We would prefer not to have to change default setting any time we want to copy.