Depending on the software and desired outcome, you can choose how the feature affects your model:
: Features created using "in-place activation." While you are in the assembly, you edit a specific part directly, allowing you to use surrounding geometry as a reference. How to Produce a Solid Assembly Feature How to reflect assembly feature to part - SIEMENS Community making assmend
: These are created in the assembly environment but are "pushed" down into the individual part files. This ensures that if you open the part later on its own, the feature (like a cutout) is still present. Depending on the software and desired outcome, you
: Reside only at the assembly level and do not modify the original part files. Use these for operations like weld beads or belt/chain representations. : Reside only at the assembly level and