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New first group (by Mike D)
I've drawn a bunch of parts in separate files and assembled them. I'm new at this and made the mistake of manually copying some reference dimensions between the different parts. Now I realize I should've made a reference sketch w/ some dimensions in it that I could link into each part so I can change them all from one place.
I'm trying to go back and do that now but I need that reference sketch to be the first group in each part so I can constrain off of it in what's currently my first group. I can insert a linked part after the active group but the highest up the stack I can get it is #2 by selecting the first group as active. Is there a way to insert the linked sketch as the first group?
I'm trying to go back and do that now but I need that reference sketch to be the first group in each part so I can constrain off of it in what's currently my first group. I can insert a linked part after the active group but the highest up the stack I can get it is #2 by selecting the first group as active. Is there a way to insert the linked sketch as the first group?
(no subject) (by Mike D)
Probably not the best solution but in case anybody has the same issue - I add the reference part as the second group and save. Then I manually edit the .slvs and swap the "Order" between groups 1 & 2. When I open the file I get an error - maybe there's a checksum on that file somewhere? - but otherwise things seem to work.
Any better solutions appreciated!
Any better solutions appreciated!
(no subject) (by ruevs)
You came to the right conclusion about the reference sketch!
It is critically important for complex projects assembled.from many linked parts.
Unfortunately there is no "normal" way to insert a new first group.
Maybe we should think about it.
It is critically important for complex projects assembled.from many linked parts.
Unfortunately there is no "normal" way to insert a new first group.
Maybe we should think about it.
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