Replacing Content

You can replace an assembly or a part in Solid Edge® with another assembly or a part from the .

Before you begin: The Replace Content operation is available only on the following objects.
  • A leaf part or leaf assembly
  • Solid Edge® objects (part or assembly) in the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform
  1. Select an assembly or a part in MySession and do one of the following.

    • Right-click the required object and select Replace Content.
    • From the action bar, click Tools and select Replace Content.

    The Replace Content dialog box opens.
    Note: Errors are displayed if the selected data is not saved in the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform, or if more than one object is selected.
  2. Select an assembly or a part to replace the selected assembly or part and click Open.

    The filter is applied and the following file types of the selected item are displayed.

    • Part files are shown for the part to be replaced.
    • Assembly files are shown for the assembly to be replaced.
    • Sheet metal part files are shown for the sheet metal part to be replaced.
    • Weldment assembly files are shown for the weldment assembly.

    The contents of the selected object are replaced and the session is updated.
    Notes:
    • The Replace Content operation does not support following objects.
      • A factory or factory instance
      • A weldment assembly of .pwd type with normal assembly or weldment assembly of .asm.