How do I dissolve a part in Solidworks?

What does dissolving a subassembly do?

You can dissolve subassemblies into individual components, thereby moving the components up one level in the assembly hierarchy.

How do I remove dissolved BOM in Solidworks?

Right-click cells in the BOM Assembly Structure column to dissolve selected subassemblies or weldments, removing them from the BOM display. In the indented display of BOM components, right-click the first subassembly in the BOM Assembly Structure column and select Dissolve.

How do you move multiple parts in Solidworks?

To move components in the FeatureManager design tree: In the FeatureManager design tree, drag the component you want to move. You can Ctrl + drag to move multiple components at the same time. As you move over other components, the pointer changes to indicate what will happen if you drop the component there.

What does dissolve feature do in Solidworks?

You can dissolve subassemblies into individual components, thereby moving the components up one level in the assembly hierarchy.

How do you dissolve an assembly in Bom solidworks?

Dissolving a Subassembly or Weldment in BOMs

1. Click the left side of the BOM table to display the assembly structure column in the BOM if it is hidden.
2. Right-click one or more selected cells in the assembly structure column that contains a set of subassemblies or weldment parts .
3. Select Dissolve.

How do you rearrange bills of materials in Solidworks?

You can reorder a named BOM list.

1. Select one or more components in a named BOM.
2. Drag them to another location in the list.

How do I reorder bill of materials in Solidworks?

Bill of Materials Sort

1. Click in the upper left corner of the table.
2. In the Bill of Materials PropertyManager, under Item Numbers, select Follow assembly order .

How do I move a whole part in Solidworks?

Click Move Component (Assembly toolbar) or Tools > Component > Move. The Move Component PropertyManager appears, and the pointer changes to . Select one or more components in the graphics area. Select a component and drag in any direction.

How do I allow a part to move in an assembly in Solidworks?

To make a subassembly flexible: Click a subassembly in the FeatureManager design tree and select Component Properties . In the dialog box, under Solve as, select Flexible, then click OK.

How do you move a piece in Solidworks?

To move, copy, rotate, or mate a solid or surface body: Click Move/Copy Bodies (Features toolbar) or Insert > Features > Move/Copy . Specify parameters to move, copy, or rotate bodies. Apply mates between bodies.

How do you make an assembly from subassemblies?

Do one of the following:

1. Right-click one of the selected components, and select Form New Subassembly.
2. Click Insert > Component > Assembly from [Selected] Components. To form a subassembly from components contained in a folder in the FeatureManager design tree, right-click the folder and click Form New Subassembly.

How do I create a subassembly in Solidworks?

Creating a Subassembly in SOLIDWORKS

1. If you hold down the Shift key and select all three components then right-click, the option for Form New Subassembly becomes available.
2. To do this, right-mouse click on the newly created assembly and select Save Assembly (in External File).
3. Double click on the File Name to rename it.

How do I add a sub assembly in Solidworks?

Inserting a New Subassembly

1. In the FeatureManager design tree, right-click either the top-level assembly icon or the icon for an existing subassembly, and select Insert New Subassembly.
2. Click New Assembly (Assembly toolbar) or Insert > Component > New Assembly.