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is it possible to suppres the same part from different configurations in the same assembly.

Hello,
I have a challenge where several parts get unsuppressed in an assembly by one configuration.
choosing another "option" later on suppresses some of these parts yet again. Is this possible? what is a good strategy? 
the example is a frame with legs: if I choose the option "with legs" and later choose to add another frame, 2 of the legs become redundant and have to be removed again. (well its a bit more complex, but that'll illustrate best) 

Best Answer

  • eric_pestyeric_pesty Member Posts: 1,891 PRO
    Answer ✓
    You can't do it easily but one workaround is to use a folder as you can configure the suppression of a folder with one configuration input and what is in the folder with a different one, so you can get two "options" that way.


Answers

  • eric_pestyeric_pesty Member Posts: 1,891 PRO
    Answer ✓
    You can't do it easily but one workaround is to use a folder as you can configure the suppression of a folder with one configuration input and what is in the folder with a different one, so you can get two "options" that way.


  • steven_van_luchene848steven_van_luchene848 Member Posts: 122 PRO
    Thanks, interesting idea. I will try that and get back to you on the results. 

  • John_vd_WerffJohn_vd_Werff Member Posts: 65 PRO
    @eric_pesty, neat trick!
    I was looking for a way to have conditional configurations, this workaround could accomplish that in some situations.
  • steven_van_luchene848steven_van_luchene848 Member Posts: 122 PRO
    thanks @eric_pesty that worked just fine! 
    great thinking. 

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