Can you replace components in Solidworks assembly?

How do I change the material of an entire assembly in Solidworks?

To locate the material option in an assembly, simply right click on the part of which the material will be changed and find the material option in the menu and click on the “edit material”.

How do you take a part out of a Solidworks assembly?

To delete a component from an assembly:

1. Click the component in the graphics area or in the FeatureManager design tree.
2. Press the Delete key, click Edit > Delete, or right-click and select Delete.
3. Click Yes to confirm the deletion.

How do you replace a feature in Solidworks?

To edit the definition of a feature:

1. Do one of the following: Select a feature in the FeatureManager design tree or the graphics area. Click Edit > Definition. …
2. Edit the definition in the dialog box by specifying new values or options.
3. Click OK to accept the changes.

How do I change the density of an assembly in Solidworks?

In a part document, click Options or Tools, Options. On the Document Properties tab, click Material Properties. Type the material density in the Density box. You can type the density value with any units.

How do you change assembly to parts?

To open the Save Assembly as Part PropertyManager:

1. In an assembly, click File > Save As.
2. Select Part (*. prt;*. sldprt) for the file type.
3. Select Include specified components.
4. Select Override defaults.
5. Click Save.

How do I save virtual components as standard parts?

To save a virtual component: Do one of the following: Close an assembly that contains unsaved virtual parts or assemblies. Right-click a virtual component and select Save Part(in External File) or Save Assembly(in External File).

How do I convert Assembly to step in Solidworks?

You can set the export options when you export SOLIDWORKS part or assembly documents as STEP files.

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To set the STEP export options:

1. Click File > Save As.
2. Select a STEP file type for Save as type, then click Options.
3. Select from the options described below, then click OK.
4. Click Save to export the document.

How do I change part of a part in Solidworks?

Right click on the component from feature manager tree and click replace component. Selected instance will be listed in the replace these components, clear all instances and select Re-attach mates. Click browse and select the other component and select open. Click Ok.

How do I edit extrudes in Solidworks?

If you enter the wrong distance to extrude to: and exit the boss-extrude dialog without correcting it, go to the design tree, right-click on the extrude name, and find the “edit feature” button in the box of options that appears above the mouse. The dialog will reopen and you can edit the properties of the extrude.

Can Ansys use multiple materials in one part body?

Yes we can. For that instance you can import a file that you have created in any of the design software out there into Ansys.

How do you add mild steel in Solidworks?

Right click on the library you want to add a category to and select “New Category”. In this example I am adding a “new” 302 Stainless, this should go in a “steel” category. Next, add a material to the property.