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. Select Copy Relationships to apply the constraints and joints between the existing components to the copied components. Deselect to prevent constraints and joints from being applied to the copied components.
4. Select Ground New Components to automatically ground the new copied components.
5. 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.

6. 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.
7. Click Next to open the Copy Components: File Names dialog box.
8. In the Copy Components: File Name dialog box, review the copied files and change as needed:
   • Display Name: Type in a value, click + view the available attributes, or choose Reset.
   • File Name: Type in a value, click + view the available attributes, or choose Reset.
   Note: You can add more than one attribute to a name field. For example, <Assembly Name><File Name>.
   • Source Path: Click + to select one of the available path options or choose Reset.
9. Optionally, enable Create New Assembly.
10. Click Return to Selection to change status or select new components. Otherwise, click OK to accept and close the dialog box.

Note:

• You must save a copied component before you can open the file in a new window. Click OK to save the file if prompted.
• 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.