Are you struggling to extract a specific part from a SolidWorks assembly? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.
In this tutorial, we will walk you through the step-by-step process of extracting a part from a SolidWorks assembly. So let’s get started!
Step 1: Open the Assembly
Firstly, open the SolidWorks assembly file that contains the part you want to extract. This can be done by navigating to ‘File’ and selecting ‘Open’ from the dropdown menu. Alternatively, you can use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+O.
Step 2: Activate the Part
Once the assembly is open, locate the part that you wish to extract. To activate the part, simply right-click on it in the feature tree on the left-hand side of your screen and select ‘Activate’. This will make the selected part editable.
Step 3: Save As
Now that your desired part is active, navigate to ‘File’ and select ‘Save As’ from the dropdown menu. Choose a location on your computer where you want to save the extracted part and give it a name.
Step 4: Select ‘Part’ as File Type
In the Save As dialog box, make sure to select ‘Part (*.sldprt)’ as the file type. This ensures that SolidWorks saves only this specific part as an individual file rather than saving it as another assembly.
Step 5: Click ‘Save’
After selecting the appropriate file type, click on the ‘Save’ button in the Save As dialog box. SolidWorks will then save your selected part as an independent file in your chosen location.
Note:
If the part you’re extracting has any dependent files or references, SolidWorks will prompt you to save those as well. Make sure to save any necessary dependent files to ensure the extracted part functions correctly.
Conclusion
By following these simple steps, you can easily extract a part from a SolidWorks assembly. Remember, activating the desired part and saving it as a separate file is key to achieving this. Now you can use the extracted part for further modifications or insert it into other projects without any hassle.
We hope this tutorial has been helpful to you. Happy SolidWorks designing!