Break link but keep copies in model the same

[w.peetoomPU6B6]

I like to insert components from a folder, like nuts and bolts. This creates a lot of linked parts. When I brake these links to speed up my computer, the table on my drawing does not see them as equal anymore and puts them separate in the table. e.g. when i have 20 M16 washers, i have 20 lines in my table. Before breaking the links, there was 1 line in my table with quantity 20.

The only way i can solve this is by copying the washer in my model.

Is there anyway to break the links, but keep the parts equal in my model?

Regards,

Wijbrand

[TrippyLighting]

No, unfortunately not. The workflow I use for imported parts that I am not going to modify and even may replace with another is to insert it, immediately break the link before saving the design and then multiply it (copy/paste) in the design.

Saving it with the link maintained will make it difficult to delete it from the data panel if you don't need it anymore.

[w.peetoomPU6B6]

Ok. Thanks.

This is the way I do it now too.

Regards,

Wijbrand