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Re: MLCAD/Assemblies?
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lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto
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Thu, 28 Nov 2002 19:04:51 GMT
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Jeff Van Winden writes:
> Just create each assembly as a .dat of .mpd file. The nopen a new window and
> go to the add part menu item Edit, Add, Part (Its also a green 1 x 2 brick
> in the tool bar.) When that windo opens you will see a little check box for
> custom part, select that and then browse for your sub assemblies.
Hmm. I tried that, but it won't update. ie, changes reflected in the sub
don't reflect in the main assembly. That's bad.
Any workaround for this? I found something with Multipart/Import? Tried
fiddling with that. I've no clue what I'm doing. And I hate tutorials.
And now I can't find 1x8 flats.
Iain
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Message has 2 Replies:
 | | Re: MLCAD/Assemblies?
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| (...) What you want to do is use multiparts. then when you change one of the subparts, it changes the main model too. It also keeps everything in one file. If you hate tutorials you might want to find a sample .mpd file and just look at it in the (...) (22 years ago, 28-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
| | | Re: MLCAD/Assemblies?
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| So here's the $0.02 version of how to use multipart files: First, some tips: * Name your sub-models! The first comment line - "Modify" it and call it something descriptive, like "bookcase" or "lift arm" or what have you. This will save you grief (...) (22 years ago, 28-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | Re: MLCAD/Assemblies?
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| (...) Yes you can!!! Just create each assembly as a .dat of .mpd file. The nopen a new window and go to the add part menu item Edit, Add, Part (Its also a green 1 x 2 brick in the tool bar.) When that windo opens you will see a little check box for (...) (22 years ago, 28-Nov-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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