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

  1. 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.
  2. Select Constraints> Release.

Releasing by pressing the F key

Release by pressing the F key as follows:

  1. 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.
  2. 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).

    Assembly Tree Symbols and Conventions