The Bottom Line

Create and modify iParts. iParts are the solution to creating parts that allow for an infinite number of variations without affecting other members of the same part family already used within your designs.

Master It You use a purchased specialty part in your designs and would like to create the many size configurations this part comes in ahead of time for use within assembly design. How would this be done?

Create and use iFeatures and punches. Creating a library of often-used features is essential to standardization and improved productivity within your design workflow.

Master It You want to be able to place common punches, slots, and milled features quickly rather than having to generate the feature every time. What is the ...

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