SOLIDWORKS Tutorial - How to Change the Template of a Part

[@calebsamples2272]

This is great, I have used it dozens of times since watching. Is there a way to break the link on composite parts (my case is a weldment). It doesn't give me the option. The feature tree contains the original part and no features because I couldn't break the link. Thank you

[@mikerath3842]

Thank you! This is going to save me a lot of time.

[@goengineer]

Glad it helped!

[@engiuser]

In 2019 after selecting part file via browse, link option disappears. Although option is active, when there is no models present in document selection field. Any idea why? Thanks

[@Baryl83]

Is it possible in SW2015? Can't find break link option there...

[@lonesquid]

Excellent video! Thank you!

[@Max-sn5kt]

Is it possible to do so with an assembly?

[@goengineer]

Yes though the process is slightly different. You add your assembly to a new assembly like adding a sub assembly, then you can right click on it and choose dissolve subassemblies

[@Chris-eo5zs]

Is there any way to automate this task? I've got thousands of files to process!

[@goengineer]

Unfortunately there is not any automation for this process. Depending on what you are looking to change you might try the custom property tab Builder www.goengineer.com/blog/solidworks-property-tab-builder-step-by-step-guide

[@jtcook63]

You are my hero!

[@Andrii_kot]

Thank You, it is very helpful tutorial video.

[@杨光-k7x]

if you change the template of a part in this way, the drawing of the old part will lost link with a lot of warning and default.

[@goengineer]

That is possible, it depends on how the drawing was constructed and if there are property links on the page.

[@nareshkumar-xq4tu]

Can you do the video of the part​@@goengineer

[@megaloexcel6314]

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