Convert an assembly to a single object

Convert an assembly to a single object

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Convert an assembly to a single object

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Gentlefolk,

 

Excuse me for asking what I believe is probably a very elementary question.

 

A customer has requested a "space holder" 3d model of one of our assemblies. I don't want to try and send him the assembly, but merge it into one component that I can then fiddle to find an appropriate file format. Can you tell me the easiest way to do this? I am sure I recall seeing it as an option in Inventor at some time, but in four years this is the first time I have needed to find it!

For reference I am working in Inventor 2010, and the assembly is made up of over 600 components scattered through our file structure.

 

TIA

 

Tref.

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pauldoubet
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You need to make the assembly a 'Derived Component'. You do this by starting a new part file, then cancel the sketch and select the 'Derive Component' from the menu. Also exporting the assembly in a neutral file format is an option, but I would prefer the 'Derived Component' option and then export to a neutral file format.

 

Good Luck, Paul

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JDMather
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You might also search on "shrinkwrap".


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Anonymous
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Thank you, both methods provided a solution.

 

Regards,

 

Tref.

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