U225X PUBLIC-SAFE CONVERSATION NOTE

RECORD: CHAT-0350
TOPIC: SolidWorks Replace Model
IMPORTED: 2026.02.18

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EXTRACTED REQUEST: I have a buch of parts that are eactly the same in solid works, I have made 1 print. is there a replace reference model tool like there is in Inventor so I can easily change the part that is being detailed without re-dimensioning

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1. I have a buch of parts that are eactly the same in solid works, I have made 1 print. is there a replace reference model tool like there is in Inventor so I can easily change the part that is being detailed without re-dimensioning

ASSISTANT RESPONSES:
1. Yes — SolidWorks *does* have an equivalent, and you do NOT need to re-dimension if the parts are truly identical (same geometry, same features). The feature you’re looking for is Replace Model in the drawing.. ✅ SolidWorks Equivalent of Inventor’s “Replace Reference Model” Replace Model (Drawing-Level) This swaps the referenced part in the drawing while keeping all views, dimensions, notes, and annotations. [embedded media omitted]. 🔧 How to Do It (Step-by-Step) 1. Open the drawing you already created 2. Right-click on any drawing view 3. Click Replace Model… 4. Browse to the new part file (`.SLDPRT`) 5. Click Open 6. Confirm the replacement ✅ Dimensions ✅ Notes ✅ GD&T ✅ Balloons ✅ Sheet formats → All preserv…

EXTRACTED KNOWLEDGE / HOW-TO
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- Open the drawing you already created
- Right-click on any drawing view
- Click Replace Model…
- Browse to the new part file (`.SLDPRT`)
- Click Open
- Confirm the replacement
- The new part must be geometrically identical
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