Hi!
 
I have downloaded an assembly of a flange engine that contains of 225 parts.
 
Is there any way I can create one solid part of this assembly or make the assembly file smaller?
 
I have tried using derived component, but all I get is the surface of the component and it`s not getting much smaller.
 
I`m using Inventor 2008.
 
Can someone help me?
 
 
Thanks!
 
Tor Chr.
 

You can use the pack and go (rightmouse click a the .iam in explorer and select pack and go) this will only take hold of the parts USED in the assembly. To create one solid part  you can open a new .itp and click derived component, then select the assembly, this will bring in an assembly as a single part, (also used as a trick to do FEA on assemblys)