Component Replace

[NachoShaw]

Hey

i am working with a step file import so the geometry is dumb. I have to replace some parts with an identical existing component however, when i replace it the new part is repositioned elsewhere, not where where the original was positioned. Im guessing this is because its just in space somewhere.

Using code, is there a way of obtaining a parts actual location either by XYZ or maybe a matrix and then transferring that data to the new part so that the new part ends up in the same place as the original?

Thanks

[Martin-Winkler-Consulting]

@NachoShaw 

Could you upload an example step assembly?

[NachoShaw]

Hey

Yes i'll upload one on Sunday

Thanks

[JhoelForshav]

@NachoShaw 

To get the position and rotation of an occurrence in your assembly you can use the ComponentOccurrence.Transformation property. This is a matrix. You can copy that matrix from the original part and use it when placing the new part.