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External Copy Geometry

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The External Copy Geometry (ECG) functionality copies geometry from model to model without copying the geometry in the context of the assembly. Dependency on the assembly and all models along the path between the two components is avoided.

In this chapter we will see the differences between Internal Copy Geometry Feature and External Copy Geometry. We will also learn different methods of creating ECG feature.

 

    

EXERCISE 1

The topics covered are as follows.

  • The basic difference between a Copy Geometry and External Copy Geometry Feature.
  • Converting an Internal Copy Geometry feature to External Copy Geometry

 

  
Assembly of Components

EXERCISE 2

The topics covered are as follows.

  • Creating an External Copy Geometry feature in  part mode
  • What models should be in memory to regenerate a Copy Geometry and External Copy Geometry Feature
  • Determining the dependency on parts and assemblies along the path between a source and target component
  
 Assembly of Components

EXERCISE 3

The topics covered are as follows.

  • How to create a reference pattern in a component by referencing a pattern in the skeleton model.
    
Skeleton Part Showing Pattern of Datum Points



Component Referencing the Pattern in Skeleton




Patterning an external copy geometry feature

 

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