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To Create a Geometric Snapshot
A geometric snapshot representation does not include any parametric information, such as dimensions or parameters—just visible geometry that can be used for referencing. The system can detect when a snapshot is out-of-date, but you must explicitly initiate the update. This command is available only if you selected Accelerate.
1. Click View Manager on the Graphics toolbar, or click View > Manage Views > View Manager. The View Manager dialog box opens.
2. In the Simp Rep tab Names column, double-click to select the representation, or select the representation and click Options > Set Active.
3. Right-click and select Redefine. The EDIT METHOD menu appears.
4. Click Attributes > Accelerate > GeomSnpshot.
5. Click Done. A geometry snapshot representation is created.
The following restrictions apply to geometric snapshots in Part mode:
• You cannot make any modifications to geometric snapshots, such as changing dimensions or parameters.
• Because no dimension or parameter information is available, you cannot make any references to them in relations.