To Redefine a Copy Geometry as an External Copy Geometry Feature
A local Copy Geometry feature can be redefined as an external Copy Geometry feature. However, an external Copy Geometry feature cannot be redefined as a Copy Geometry feature.
2. Select the Copy Geometry feature from the Model Tree, right-click, and choose
from the shortcut menu. The
Copy Geometry tab opens.
3. Click
, then
Yes. The
Component Placement dialog box opens.
4. Choose one of the following options to specify the external placement reference for the copied geometry:
◦ Default—Places the copied geometry in the current model using the default location.
◦ Cur Placement—Places the copied geometry in the current model using the current relative placement.
◦ Coord Sys—Places the copied geometry in the current model by aligning coordinate systems. You must first select a coordinate system on the reference model, and then select a coordinate system on the target model.
| To preserve geometry location, use a coordinate system that is coincident with the one chosen in the external model. |
5. Click OK.
6. Click
to complete the Copy Geometry feature.