Insert Assembly Copy command

Insert Assembly Copy (IAC) is a command that takes as input an external assembly file and places it’s top-level structure as an assembly feature in the active assembly document. The assembly copy can be associative to the original if the assembly.

An associative assembly feature is added to the child assembly, such that any changes to the parent assembly propagate to the child assembly on update.

General Uses for Insert Assembly Copy:

The following items can be included in an IAC:

Note:

Adjustable parts and subassemblies are placed as adjusted in the parent assembly.

Tip:

By using the more→freeze button on the pathfinder shortcut menu for the insert assembly copy will not update when the parent changes. This can be used to reflect process states when using the assembly. A component can unfreeze and all the changes to the parent are reflected in the insert assembly component.

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