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To Assemble a Reference Model with Merged Features
1. Click Manufacturing > Reference Model > Merge Reference Model .
In the Open dialog box, select the model whose features must be merged with the reference model.
2. Constrain and place the model using the Component Placement tab.
3. Click . The Create Reference Model dialog box opens.
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The Create Reference Model dialog box is not available if you select an assembly for the reference model.
4. Under Reference model type, click Merge by reference to create a reference model with geometry merged from the selected model.
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The options for Reference model type are available only if you use Insert > Reference Model > Assemble to create the reference model.
5. Under Reference Model, modify the default name and add the common name of the reference model. This step is optional.
6. Click OK.
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