Copy workspace - What happens to derived?

Josy_La

I keep reading to reduce file size we should copy workspace and completely delete old document. Before I do I want to know how this will impact derived parts. Will I get errors?

Josy_La

Did a little test and unfortunately result is not surprising.

Part studio (B) contains a derived feature linked to document (A). Copied this document to "purge history" (A'). When part studio (B) is reopened it does not have visible errors but link to original file (A) is lost even if name is identical. Derived part (B) does not update anymore; it remains frozen in time which is not good for me. Copying workspace to reduce file size is clearly not a solution anyone can do at any time. When is the real purge feature going to be available?

Narayan_K

@ Josy_La , Derived part will be as it is.
Only the information contained in other version and branch are lost.and the history data will be deleted.

Josy_La

Did a little test and unfortunately result is not surprising.

Part studio (B) contains a derived feature linked to document (A). Copied this document to "purge history" (A'). When part studio (B) is reopened it does not have visible errors but link to original file (A) is lost even if name is identical. Derived part (B) does not update anymore; it remains frozen in time which is not good for me. Copying workspace to reduce file size is clearly not a solution anyone can do at any time. When is the real purge feature going to be available?

Narayan_K

@ Josy_La  , I think you have copied one part studio and pasted it another document.You can't purge history of a part studio. You can purge history of entire document.
For this you have to copy work space instead of copying part studio.

Josy_La

I did copy workspace from the Onshape document selection window instead of within open document. Was also able to purge history without any problem. Where I have an issue is that any derived parts linked to a copy-purge document are lost which I guess is a normal behavior.

Narayan_K

@ Josy_La , I have tried both the way of "copy work space",in both case also no problem with derived part.it is appearing fine.
I think it is not a normal behavior.You can share that document with Onshape support and raise a ticket for that.they will help you on this.