Copy Surface From One Part To Another In Assembly

[edreaux]

Does anyone know how to copy surfaces from one component to another in
assembly mode? I am splitting a mold and want certain features to match
exatcly from one component to another. (and be associative)

Thanks.

[Dale Dunn]

Use offset surface with an offset of zero. Move/copy body may be more
appropriate, if it works. I've never tried it in-context.

[POH]

As Dale Dunn mentioned, you can create a copy by using the Offset
command with zero distance. An alternative (although counter-intuitive)
is to use the Knit command instead. Knitting works even on a single
surface or face to provide a duplicate.

The in-context duplication is another story and may (depending upon
what you need) require an IGES export/import, for example.

You could export the duplicated surface via IGES out of one part file
and then read it into the other; however, the challenge may be to set
the coordinate systems so that the surface comes through in the right
position in relation to the part's origin.

I guess I'd have to see exactly what you are looking to accomplish in
order to suggest anything more specific...

Per O. Hoel
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[John Eric Voltin]

I have used offset surfaces (with an offset of 0) to copy surfaces from one
part to another in the context of an assembly. This works fine. You can
also move/copy the offset surface with the Move/Copy function.

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- John

John Eric Voltin
Mechanical Engineer
Agile Technology
512-633-0394

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