skan Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 What's the differnece between configuration manager and smart components? When should I use each of them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shift1313 Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Smart components are commonly used parts that possibly have associations with others. For instance if you have a machined shaft that has a keyway or C clip you may want to insert that shaft with those components or have them snap into place when you drag them into an assembly. Configurations can be used for many different things. I typically use configurations in Assemblies by suppressing components and saving views for my detailed engineering drawings. You can use configs inside parts as well. This will let you change dimensions, add or suppress features etc. This is helpful for things that have multiple versions that only vary slightly. An example might be a flange that has different sizes or bolt patterns based on how its mounted. You can also control these with design tables pretty well. Do you have a specific application you are trying to work on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skan Posted November 8, 2011 Author Share Posted November 8, 2011 Do you have a specific application you are trying to work on? Hello I was reading a tutorial and "smart components" appeared. Then I thought I don't understand why we need smart components if we already have configurations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shift1313 Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 Do you understand the difference now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skan Posted November 14, 2011 Author Share Posted November 14, 2011 Yes, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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