You can change components to or from envelopes at any time. You can make an envelope from any component within the hierarchy of the assembly.
To make a component an envelope:
- In an assembly, right-click a component and click Component Properties .
- In the dialog box, select Envelope.
Exclude from bill of materials also becomes selected, because envelopes are never included in the bill of materials.
- Click OK.
In the graphics area, the component becomes a transparent blue color. In the FeatureManager design tree, or beside the component indicates that the component is an envelope.