To Convert an Inheritance Feature to External
2. In the Model Tree, right-click the inheritance feature and choose Edit Definition from the shortcut menu. The Merge/Inheritance tab opens.
3. Click
![](../../../assembly/asm/images/data_sharing_external.png)
then click
Yes to convert the feature to an external Inheritance feature. The
Component Placement dialog box opens.
4. Choose Default from the Constraint Type list to place the external Inheritance feature in the default location, or define a set of constrains to position the feature in a location of your choice.
5. Click
![](../../../assembly/asm/images/cl_ok.png)
to complete feature placement.
| You can always click ![](../../../assembly/asm/images/compassem.png) to change placement references. |
6. Use the Options and Properties subtabs to define external Inheritance feature properties.
| Properties options are identical to standard Inheritance features. |
7. Click
![](../../../assembly/asm/images/dash_done.png)
to complete the external Inheritance feature.