Assembly Design > Using Assembly > Placing Components > Unplaced Components > To Create an Unplaced Component
  
To Create an Unplaced Component
1. In an open assembly, click . The Create Component dialog box opens.
2. Select Part and enter a file name in the File Name box or leave the default file name.
3. Click OK. The Creation Options dialog box opens.
4. Create a component either by copying from an existing component or leaving the component empty.
5. Check the Leave component unplaced check box in the placement box.
6. Click OK. The component is added to the Model Tree but does not appear in the graphics window.