To Create an External Simplified Representation Using View Manager
This procedure saves a simplified representation of an open assembly.
1. In an open assembly, click
. The
View Manager dialog box opens to the
Simp Rep tab.
2. Select a simplified representation, right-click and choose Copy As External or click Edit > Copy As External. The Create External Simplified Representation dialog box opens.
3. Type a file name for the external simplified representation and select one of the following options:
◦ Open in a separate window—Opens the external simplified representation in a new active window.
◦ Save the model—Saves the external simplified representation. The saved model is not displayed in the graphics window.
4. Click the Dependent check box to make the external simplified representation dependent on the selected representation from the View Manager dialog box.
5. Click OK.