break association between objects

[Anonymous]

Hello,

I received this file from another person. I want to move one pair of V bearing assembly from its current position to another pair of holes, but when I try to do so it moves the other assemblies. I assume these assemblies have been copied/duplicated. Is there a way I can break the association? When I copy, and right click to paste, there is no option to paste independently. 

Thanks. 

[etfrench]

Which wheels and which holes?

[etfrench · Accepted solution]

That file is a genuine mess

It seems like most of the components in the file are empty.  I'd organize and copy each of the working components.  This screencast shows one way to do it, although it would be better to paste the copy into a new file.

p.s. It looks like the wheel assemblies were created with a rectangular (or possibly circular) pattern.  I think Copy|Paste new is the only way to change them, but you have to be careful on how you select the components to be copied.

[etfrench]

p.s.p.s. Running bearings on the threads of a bolt is a really poor design.  I'd consider using precision shoulder bolts similar to these: https://www.mcmaster.com/#94035a185/=187wrjx

[Anonymous]

OK, so I wasn't crazy wondering why so many components were empty. 

[Anonymous]

I agree; it's one of the numerous things I want to change. Thanks for the heads up.

[Anonymous]

Per your recommendation, I decided to create the file from scratch. 

Thanks again