How do I duplicate library files when inserting them into SOLIDWORKS?
When using CloneComponents, you have three options for where to place the inserted components:
- Do not duplicate; the component will always be referenced relative to the library item.
- Create a virtual component that can be renamed.
- Copy the component to a specific directory or to the assembly folder.
Rename - To avoid creating duplicate file names, you can automatically rename them upon insertion (by adding a counter, for example), modify dimensions, or automatically launch SmartProperties after inserting the component.
