Change part ID to be the same for all configurations

Nick_Holzem

In my model I am configuring a composite curve and then referencing the endpoint of the curve with a sketch. The selections of the composite curve are different in 2 configurations, so the sketch constrain (coincident) loses its reference. Is there a way to over-ride the part ID so that the sketch won't lose its reference? I've been trying other features as work arounds but I can't find a solution that will keep its reference. Is the part ID the right way to look at this or is a solution not possible?

Nick_Holzem

@MichaelPascoe I replied too soon, it does work!! This eliminates loads of downstream configurations and duplicate features. I wish I could change my answer from no to yes above. This certainly answered it. Thanks again!

MichaelPascoe

lol, no problem! I've done the same before. Glad its working!

MichaelPascoe

Not sure this will work for your case but it may. @lana made a FeatureScript Assign Identity for manually assigning ID's. Pretty awesome:

https://cad.onshape.com/documents/fcf31e8bc171b06037008400/w/5e435512a9859fc15abc360a/e/e076332e1669ea9babcaf65b

Nick_Holzem

@MichaelPascoe this looks promising! I am able to configure the point, but I am not able to reference the point in the sketch. I think I need something more here. If the AI point could return a referenceable item, like an MC, that might be enough. Any more thoughts? And thank you very much!

Nick_Holzem

@MichaelPascoe I replied too soon, it does work!! This eliminates loads of downstream configurations and duplicate features. I wish I could change my answer from no to yes above. This certainly answered it. Thanks again!

MichaelPascoe

lol, no problem! I've done the same before. Glad its working!