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Instances

Instances

The instances section provides the ability to capture specific instances of models to be replaced, and/or have their configurations and suppression states changed.

Show only missing

This option will display the captured parameters that are missing.

A missing parameter is one that is captured but has since been removed or renamed in SOLIDWORKS.

Show only missing - unchecked	Show only missing - checked
The images used above show missing dimensions, the principle is identical for Instances.

Captured Parameter Highlighting

When any captured parameter is selected from the capture assistant, the parameter will be highlighted on the model and/or in the SOLIDWORKS feature manager.

Selecting any captured parameter on the model or SOLIDWORKS feature manager will highlight the reference in the DriveWorks capture assistant.

This feature is supported for the following parameter types:

• Dimensions - will be highlighted on the model only.
• Features - will be highlighted on the model and the SOLIDWORKS feature manager.
• Instances - will be highlighted on the model and the SOLIDWORKS feature manager.

Capturing Instances

To capture an instance, simply check the box next to it in the instance list.

Uncapturing Instances

To uncapture an instance, uncheck the box next to it in the instance list.

Rules applied to instances that are uncaptured will be permanently deleted. This action cannot be undone.

DriveWorks will display the message below each time an instance is uncaptured.

Before uncapturing an instance, you may wish to make a copy of your group and projects.

Building Rules

Once Instances have been captured, and the component set added to the model rules, please see Model Instance Rules for examples of the types of rules that can be built for instances.