Converting a SOLIDWORKS assembly (.SLDASM) into a single part file (.SLDPRT) can be done using the "Save As" function within SOLIDWORKS. This process effectively merges all assembly components into a single part body.
Step-by-Step Conversion Process
To convert your SOLIDWORKS assembly into a part file, follow these steps based on the provided information:
- In your active SOLIDWORKS assembly document, navigate to the menu and click File > Save As.
- (Optional: For 3DEXPERIENCE Users) If the Save As New dialog box appears, click Save to This PC.
- In the Save As dialog box, select SOLIDWORKS Part (*. PRT;*. SLDPRT) from the "Save as type" dropdown menu.
- Select the option Include specified components.
- Select the option Override defaults.
- Click Save.
Following these steps will save your current assembly as a new SOLIDWORKS part file.
Understanding the Result
When an assembly is saved as a part using this method, the resulting .SLDPRT file typically contains the geometry of all assembly components combined into one or more solid bodies. The individual component features, mates, and assembly structure are usually not retained in the new part file.
The options selected during the process, such as "Include specified components" and "Override defaults" as mentioned in the steps, influence how the assembly data is incorporated into the new part file. These selections are crucial for controlling which parts of the assembly are included and how default save behaviors are handled during the conversion.
This conversion method is useful for creating simplified versions of assemblies, sharing designs where individual part details are not necessary, or for performance reasons in larger top-level assemblies.
