Is there a way of moving components without bringing attached items along to reduce the file size?

[tomHKD9J]

I have a part I have been designing. I have had to create sub component parts to attach to it and make sure holes are in the correct place etc. I would insert them into the model and once placed where it needed to be I would project the mounting hole location onto the main part and cut the hole in accordingly. Is there a way of moving just the part I created without bringing along all of the sub parts that were inserted to provide projections etc. without the part becoming corrupt?

[jhackney1972]

I hate to have to create an assembly to see if this works for you, could you attach yours so I can be sure it suits your needed.

[jhackney1972 · Accepted solution]

Since you have not supplied your assembly, I created one to demonstrate what I think you want.  The Screencast will show the process.

[tomHKD9J]

@jhackney1972 It is a very large file with lots of sub components attached. I was waiting for it to export which is what took a while. What you showed is exactly what I am after. I will try it and see how it does. Thank you.

[TrippyLighting · Accepted solution]

You can create-> derive the component out of the assembly into its own file.