Insert Existing Part

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Insert Existing Part

Here is the procedure to inserting a new or existing component in Solidworks.

 

1. Create a new assembly or open an existing assembly.

2. In the Assembly tab, select Insert Component.

 

Insert Component_SW

                         (Solidworks 2018)

 

2.In the Property Manager tab, a field will be shown to allow users to select a component already open or to Browse... a different part.

 

Insert Component Property Manager

         (Solidworks 2018)

 

3. Select Browse... to open File Explorer and select a part to insert to the assembly. More than one part can be selected.