Problem
In an assembly file SOLIDWORKS treats multi-body parts as one component rather than multiple components. Thus, creating an exploded view of an assembly with a multi-body part will not explode the bodies in the part file. This article describes the method of creating exploded views for assemblies that include multi-body parts.
Solution
The instructions below describe how to create exploded configurations for the multi-body part to be used within a top assembly file.
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Create a new configuration for the multi-body part which will hold the exploded state
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Use the Move/Copy Body feature under Insert>Surface to place the bodies in an exploded state
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Go into the top assembly and create a new configuration for the assembly. This new configuration will hold the exploded states of both the multi-body part and assembly.
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In the assembly change the multi-body part’s configuration to the exploded state configuration.
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Right-click on the new exploded state configuration, select "New Exploded View..." and create the exploded view of the assembly.
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