Solidworks insertpicture update#

The -> after the feature name tells us that there is an external reference to another file. We are then left with a new part with a single feature. Next, we right click the solid body under the solid bodies folder and select Insert into New Part. We can first create one part for say the left side. There are several good examples for using derived parts but one of the most common uses is creating an “opposite-hand version.” Opposite Hand Version

Solidworks insertpicture update#

We call this type of part to part referencing “Derived Parts.” Derived parts are used to create a part file that will update when the original part file is updated. Now, wouldn’t it be great if we could use the same functionality between 2 part files? Of course it would, and yes, SOLIDWORKS can do it. These two types of references are used every day by typical SOLIDWORKS users. Then, if we make a change to the part the assembly updates. The same references happen when we insert a part (or sub-assembly) into an assembly. We change it in a single file and every file that references that part will automatically be changed. The power of references comes when we need to make a design change and update the part file, by adding a new feature, changing a dimension, or even changing a property like the description. We say that the drawing references the part file. When creating the views on the drawing, what is really happening is the drawing views are looking at the actual part file and displaying it in a way that is based on our view settings. We typically make a part then create a drawing that shows views of this part. Every SOLIDWORKS user has a basic understanding of how file references work.