Release a Part or a Subassembly
This function can be used to remove fixing (locking) from a part or a subassembly. You can select more than one part to be released at once.
Previously done part releases are retained. The release is done to a first-level subassembly of the assembly.
Release by selecting the Release function
- Do either of the following:
- Select one or more parts from an assembly model.
- Select one or more labels of the part or subassembly in the assembly tree.
- Select Constraints> Release.
Releasing by pressing the F key
Release by pressing the F key as follows:
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Select parts to be released from the model.
- In the model, move the cursor over the part to be released, and press the F key. If you want to release several parts, select parts in the model and press the F key.
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Select a parts to be released in the assembly tree.
- Select one part or subassembly in the assembly tree and press the F key. You can use the F key to fix and release items in the assembly tree.
Note:
- You can use the function to remove locking from a part or a subassembly of the main assembly, but not from a part of a subassembly. If you want to edit locking parts of a subassembly, you must first select the subassembly for editing.
- A released part or a subassembly is highlighted in the assembly tree with the lock symbol
(part) and 
(assembly).
