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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 External, 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.
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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.