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About Parts and Assemblies
A part is an object or a component that contains geometry to create a model. As you create more parts, you must organize them into a logical structure, such as an assembly. An assembly is a 3D object that consists of parts and other assemblies, also known as components, arranged together in logical groups. A part is the basic unit of an assembly. Both a part and an assembly are identified by the following information:
Name
File type
Location
Geometry