To change the suppression state of components:
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In the FeatureManager design tree or the graphics area, right-click the desired component, and select Component Properties.
To change several components at once, hold the Ctrl key as you select the components, then right-click and select Component Properties.
- In the dialog box, under Suppression state, select the desired state.
- Click OK.
Other ways to suppress a component:
- In the FeatureManager design tree or the graphics area, right-click a component and select Suppress. This method changes the suppression state of the component in the active configuration only.
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Select a component, then click Change Suppression State
(Assembly toolbar) and select Suppress. This method changes the suppression state of the component in the active configuration only.
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Select a component, click , then select This Configuration, All Configurations, or Specified Configurations.
Other ways to set a component to lightweight:
- In the FeatureManager design tree or the graphics area, right-click a component and select Set to Lightweight.
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Select a component, then click Change Suppression State (Assembly toolbar) and select Lightweight.
When you set a component to lightweight, it is set to lightweight in all configurations of the assembly.
Other ways to resolve a suppressed or lightweight component:
- In the FeatureManager design tree, right-click a component and select Set to Resolved. This method resolves a suppressed component in the active configuration only.
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Select a component, then click Change Suppression State (Assembly toolbar) and select Resolve. This method resolves a suppressed component in the active configuration only.
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Select a component, click , then select This Configuration, All Configurations, or Specified Configurations.
When you resolve a lightweight component, it is resolved in all configurations of the assembly.