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

  • External file :

 

   

In this case, simply select :

    • Using the to search for a folder.
    • Using the to use the assembly folder currently 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 folder".


  • Virtual component - In this case, the component will not be saved and the save directory need not be specified. It will only be packaged in the assembly document. The user can always externalize the save later using the SOLIDWORKS "Save externally" feature.

 

  

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