How do I duplicate library files when inserting them into SOLIDWORKS?


When using CloneComponents you have three possibilities for the location of inserted components:

  • Do not duplicate, the component will always be referenced to the library element.
  • Create a virtual component, with the possibility of renaming.
  • Duplicate the component in a specific directory or in the assembly folder.


 


Rename - To avoid creating duplicate file names you can rename them automatically when inserting them (adding a counter for example), modify the dimensions or launch SmartProperties automatically after inserting the component.