Even though I wrapped up covering new features coming up in Solidworks 2009, I have received a few questions here and there about various topics. So in the interest of getting as much info out there as possible, I will be covering any questions I get about the new stuff, here on the blog.
The first question came from Daniel B in reply to this Post
He asked:
Hi Mike,
Does this work for the Hole Wizard also?
Daniel
Well Daniel, lets take a look.
Solidworks 2009 does in fact give you the option to propagate hole wizard features in an assembly, down to the part level. Here is how to do it:
First we start off with our now famous assembly of clamps, bolts, and blocks:
Next we go to Insert > Assembly Feature > Hole > Wizard and select a feature we want to cut into our assembly:
Just like we did before when cutting a hole, you need to scroll down the Hole Wizard Property Manager and check the Propagate to Part check box under feature scope:
Now if we open the brass block, we can see that the hole feature is in the tree with an external reference, and the sketches are derived:
And thats how you can propagate hole wizard features down to the part level.
Helen,
Actually of the day you posted your comment, you can do this. SW 2009 has been available for download for all subscription customers.
Posted by: Mike Puckett | September 22, 2008 at 02:10 PM
WHY CAN'T YOU DO THIS NOW?! WHYYYY SOLIDWORKS, WHYYYY?!
I guess I have to wait a year to finish my homework. :|
Posted by: Helen | September 18, 2008 at 01:09 AM