When components are duplicated in the assembly, they can be inserted in 3 possible ways:

  • External file :

 

   

In this case you just have to choose :

    • By using the to search for a file.
    • By using the in order to use the assembly folder in use.

If a drawing already exists in the folder for the duplicated document, the drawing will also be duplicated with the new name. This feature is only available for this option "Duplicate in the folder".


  • Virtual Component   - In this case the component will not be saved and the save directory does not need to be specified. It will only be packaged in the assembly document. The user will always be able to externalize the save later by using the SOLIDWORKS "Save as external" feature.

 

  

  • Without being duplicated, the component will then be inserted into the assembly from its source folder: