- To insert the new instance as a child of an existing component, in the mechanical browser, double-click the component view you want to use as the parent view. A blue highlight is displayed across the component view node, indicating that it is active. Note:
- You can select the root node as a parent, if required.
- Standard part views, standard features, shaft component views, component views in annotation views, and component views in AMDETAIL views are invalid selections for parent components.
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- From the Files section in the External Drawings tab or Favorites tab, select the drawing file that contains the component you want to attach as an external reference (xref) component.
- From the Mechanical Structure panel in the Details section, drag a component view of the component you want to insert, to anywhere on the drawing area. In the drawing area, a floating preview of the component view geometry is displayed.
- Move the pointer to the position you want to insert the geometry and click.
- Press Enter to accept the default rotation angle or specify a rotation angle and press Enter.
The inserted instance of the component is shown in the mechanical browser. The bill of materials reflects that the component is added.
- Double-click the root node of the mechanical browser to reset the activated component view.