Controlling simplified assemblies
| To | Do this |
|---|---|
| Work with the Simplified assembly tools. | Choose Tools tab→Model group→Simplify. |
| Work in the main Assembly environment. | Choose Tools tab→Model group→Design. |
| Specify that the simplified version of an assembly is used when an assembly is placed into another assembly. | In the Parts Library tab, on the shortcut menu, set the Use Simplified Assemblies command. |
| Specify that the designed version of an assembly is used when an assembly is placed into another assembly. | In the Parts Library tab, on the shortcut menu, clear the Use Simplified Assemblies command. |
| Display the simplified version of a subassembly. | Select the subassembly in PathFinder, then on the shortcut menu point to Simplify, then click Use Simplified Assembly. |
| Display the designed version of a subassembly. | Select the subassembly in PathFinder, then on the shortcut menu point to Simplify, then click Use Designed Assembly. |
| Update a simplified assembly after design changes. | Click the Simplified Representation entry in PathFinder, then on the Tools tab, in the Simplify group, click the Update command. |
You can also specify whether the simplified representation of an assembly is used when opening an assembly and when placing drawing views of the assembly.
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