scale component

If I bring a component into my assembly, how do I scale or resize to fit my assembly?

Hello,


In a part document, click Scale on the Features toolbar or click Insert, Features, Scale.


For more informationsearch for scale in SolidWorks Help Topics in the Help menu


good luck

Thats true for a part document, but I am working in an assembly. There doesn't appear to be any way of doing it.

Thats correct, it only works in parts

YOU could edit your part while still in assembly mode for what I assume would be a permanent change to the part. If you want to maintain the original geometry and still use a scaled part then go back to the part file and create another configuration of the part ,,,,,then scale to your hearts desire.


Control-Q rebuild and save.


Then all you would have to do is right click on your part in the assembly and change your configuration.

The only reason I was asking is that I am making a 1/16 scale model of the USS Zellars DD-777. The watertight doors have a clear opening of 26"x66". So I was thinking I could draw the door full size and then scale it down in my assembly.


But I ended up just making the door 1/16 scale by scaling down the dimensions.


Thanks for all the tips and help.