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To Substitute a Simplified Representation for a Subassembly or Part
1. Create a new simplified representation for the assembly component you want to substitute.
2. Open the assembly and select the component to be substituted.
3. Click Model > Manage Views > Set Representation to > User Defined. The Select Rep dialog box opens.
4. Select the user-defined representation to replace the selected component and click Apply. The component is substituted in the graphics window.
5. To save the change, click . The View Manager dialog box opens.
6. Right-click the active representation and choose Save from the shortcut menu, or click Edit > Save. The Save Display Elements dialog box opens.
7. Click OK to save the changes to the simplified representation.
Alternatively, you can substitute a simplified representation for a subassembly or part by completing the following procedure:
1. Create a new simplified representation for the assembly component you want to substitute.
2. Open the assembly and click . The View Manager dialog box opens to the Simp Rep tab.
3. Activate a simplified representation and click Properties.
4. Select a component for substitution and click . The Select Rep dialog box opens.
5. Select a user-defined representation and click Apply. The component is substituted in the graphics window.