This section describes part instances, how they relate to the original part, how you link and exclude part instances, and how you use them to create the assembly.
Understanding the relationship between models, parts, instances, and assemblies What is the difference between a dependent and an independent part instance? How do I decide whether to create a dependent or an independent part instance? Changing from a dependent to an independent part instance or vice versa Linking part instances between models Excluding part instances from an analysis Sets and part instances