Instantiating PowerCopies

You can instantiate the powercopies from one 3d shape representation into a new one. A powercopy is a set of features (geometric elements, formulas, constraints and so forth) that are grouped in order to be used in a different context, and presenting the ability to be completely redefined when pasted.

Related Topics
Creating PowerCopies
More about PowerCopies

  1. Ensure that Solid Functional Set.1 is the current object in the 3D shape in which you want to instantiate your power copy.



    Note: For more information on powercopy, refer to Part Design User's Guide: Using Power Copies.

  2. Select Insert > Instantiate from Selection... to instantiate the powercopy into Functional Set.1.

  3. Select the PowerCopy feature from the specification tree in the source 3D shape.



    The Insert Object dialog box is displayed in the target 3D shape. The Reference box contains the name of the powercopy created in the previous task. For more details, see Creating PowerCopies.



  4. In the Inputs box, the first input, xy plane, is selected: click the use identical name button to automatically select all the elements with the same name.

    This capability searches for features, publications, sub-elements or parameters having the name of the input in the 3D shape. If a feature with the input name is found, this feature is automatically used as input xy plane and Point.1 are automatically selected.

    After each selection, an indicator is displayed in the 3D area, with orientation when necessary.

  5. Because you do not want to select Point.1 to instantiate the power copy, but rather wish to use Point.2, just select it in the geometry area.

    Point.2 is now displayed in the Selected box.



  6. Click on the Parameters button to display the Parameters dialog box and modify values, if needed. Modified parameters using Parameters are retained for the next instantiation.

    Tip: Clicking on Create formulas in the Parameters dialog box automatically creates a formula on every parameters with the same name provided there are any.

  7. Click Close to confirm the operation and close the dialog box.

  8. Click OK to create the PowerCopy instance.

    The PowerCopy is instantiated in context, meaning its limits are automatically re-defined taking into account the elements on which it is instantiated. The features are created and their names are displayed in the specification tree. Once instantiated, the powercopy is no more linked to the original PowerCopy used to define them.