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Linking Forming Tools

You can create links to forming tools, so that if you change the original forming tool, the changes propagate to target parts where you use the forming tool.

  1. In cover.sldprt, right-click extruded hole1(Default) FM_forming_tool.gif and click Edit Feature menu_Edit_Feature.gif.
  2. In the PropertyManager:
    1. Under Link, make sure Link to form tool is selected.

      This sets the link between the forming tool and its original part.

    2. Click PM_OK.gif.
  3. In the Design Library, navigate to forming tools\embosses.
  4. Right-click extruded hole and click Open menu_Open_Part.gif.

    The emboss opens.

  5. In the FeatureManager design tree, right-click Boss-Extrude1 FM_Boss_Extrude.gif and click Edit Sketch menu_edit_sketch.gif.
  6. In the graphics area, double-click the diameter dimension, 2.
  7. In the Modify dialog box, type 8 and click PM_OK.gif.
  8. Exit the sketch.
  9. Save and close the part.
  10. In cover.sldprt, click Rebuild (Standard toolbar) or Edit > Rebuild.

    The part rebuilds with the emboss with a larger radius.
    form_tool_linked.gif

See SolidWorks Help: Form Tool Feature PropertyManager.


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