Discover Assembly
The Discover Assemblies function allows you to convert a flat part file into an assembly file with part references. The function identifies identical solid bodies, makes a part out of one solid and creates references to it for the remaining bodies.
Example block with 12 matching bolts:
Using the Function:
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Open the file whose part is not an assembly that you want to replace with part references.
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Open the Part Splitter window and click the Assembly>Part References tab.
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Select Assemblies>Discover Assembly.
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Select the Conversation Bar selections as desired and then click Accept/OK. The Part References pane shows the part references, indicating you have successfully converted the part to an assembly.