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Create a parent assembly from a component

Use Create Parent Assembly to create a tool assembly that is automatically classified, based on the selected component.

Procedure

Click Manufacturing Resource Library on the Manufacturing Resource Library (MRL) dashboard Launcher or Navigation Bar.

Note This feature is only available for drilling, milling, and turning tool components.

In the MRL dashboard work area, search for a tool component and select it from the results panel.
Select More commands →New →Create Parent Assembly on the primary tool bar.

The Create Parent Assembly dialog box opens.

In the Create Parent Assembly dialog box, select the TYPE and enter the PROPERTIES.

MRL automatically assigns a unique ID that you can accept or change. If you change it, the new ID must be unique.

Revision

If this is a revision of an existing resource, type the next consecutive revision letter.

Name

Type the name of the new resource. Use a unique name so it is easier to search the database using this term.

Description

(Optional) Type a description of the new resource.

A message box appears to confirm the tool assembly is created.