SolidWorks has multiple options for replacing reference files. References can be replaced in SolidWorks Explorer without having to open the file. While a SolidWorks file is being open, the References button in the ‘Open’ dialog provides access to a list of reference files with the option to replace them. After an assembly is open, right-clicking on a component brings up the option to replace that component. In a drawing file, right-clicking on a drawing view gives us the option to replace the model used in the view.
It may not be obvious until the command is activated that we can also replace assembly with a part or part with assembly in a drawing view.
This option can be useful when design changes result in switching from assembly format to a part or the other way round. Replacing assembly with a part or part with assembly in a drawing view leaves any dimensions in the drawing view dangling. That means that some rework is usually required; however, the option to replace model in the view, with parts and assemblies being interchangeable, can save the time updating drawing files.
Replace model in a drawing view
It may not be obvious until the command is activated that we can also replace assembly with a part or part with assembly in a drawing view.
Replace assembly with a part or part with assembly in a drawing view
This option can be useful when design changes result in switching from assembly format to a part or the other way round. Replacing assembly with a part or part with assembly in a drawing view leaves any dimensions in the drawing view dangling. That means that some rework is usually required; however, the option to replace model in the view, with parts and assemblies being interchangeable, can save the time updating drawing files.
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