Copy assembly components

The Copy command creates a copy or a new instance for selected assembly components.

You can copy either the entire assembly being edited or a subset of components. You also can exclude components with the command and, with the Copy Components: File Names dialog box, generate file names for the copied components.

Attributes of the source assembly are recreated, including relationships, patterns, representations, and Flexible status. Adaptivity status is not recreated.

1. On the ribbon, click Assemble tab Pattern panel Copy .
2. In the graphics window or the Assembly browser, select components to copy. The selected components are listed in the Copy Components: Status dialog box browser.
3. Use the Status buttons at the top of the dialog box to change the status of all selected components. You also can click a status icon next to an individual component and cycle through status options.

   	Creates a copy of the component. Each copied component is saved in a new file, which is not associative to the source file.
   	Creates an instance in the current or new assembly file.
   	Excludes the subassembly or part from the copy operation.

4. If appropriate, click More , and cancel the selection in the Reuse Standard Content and Factory Parts check box to enable copying of library components and iParts.
5. Click Next to open the Copy Components: File Names dialog box.
6. In the Copy Components: File Name dialog box, review the copied files and change as needed:
   • Click the New Name box to edit the file name. Right-click the New Name column, and choose Find to search in listed file names, or choose Replace to find and replace a string.
   • Right-click the File Location box to change the location from Source Path to Workspace, or User Path. If you select User Path, click in the File Location box and set the path.

     In general, keep the default location so the file can be located when you reopen the assembly.

7. In the Naming Scheme box:
   • Select the Prefix check box, and then enter a prefix if appropriate.
   • Select the Increment check box to add an index to all files. Files that already have an index are increased by one.
   • Accept the default suffix (_CPY) or enter a different suffix as needed. Clear the check box to remove the suffix.
8. Click Apply to update the file names. If needed, click Revert to return to the original values.
9. In the Component Destination box, choose one:
   • Click Insert in Assembly to place components in the current assembly file.
   • Click Open in New Window to open a new assembly file.
10. Click Return to Selection to change status or select new components. Otherwise, click OK to accept and close the dialog box.

Note:

• Multiple instances of copied components are listed only once in the Copy Components: File Names dialog box.
• The Copy Design command in Autodesk Vault is an alternative method to using the Copy command. For more information about the Copy Design command: