Convert sketches to part

Hi

I have been playing around with some IDF files and importing them then,
seems to work pretty well with the freebie cutdown circuitworks you get. I
notice that each electrical component is just an extruded sketch, in other
words the whole thing is imported as a single part, with lots of features
for the individual components. I want some of the components to be accurate
models for clearance checking not just a simple extrusion though.... onto
the question... ;-)

1.is it possible to convert a part with features, into an assembly, where
each feature is a new seperate part? this would make it easy to 'replace
part' with the correct full model.

2. another better way?

Thanks

Rich

 

Use the split command or cut with surface to remove the offending
feature.

 

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I just tried using split, its *okay* when you have just a few features but
when there are many it is a real chore. I was looking for a more automated
method. Also when you then replace the part afterwards it is incorrectly
oriented (no mates) I guess it would be okay if you could just say save
all, rather than doing each one seperately. Would even be okay if it named
the file automatically from the feature name. Any other ideas?

Thanks

Rich

 

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DOH! I hadn't realised the IDF importer creates a multibody part! all of a
sudden it becomes easy! (Right click in bodies and save as/create assy for
any future readers!)

Take Care

Rich

 

Rich wrote:
If it is a single feature on a board then select the edges where the feature
meets the board. Use the surface fill command to create a small surface
between the board and the feature. Then use Cut with surface to remove or
split to separate.