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I imported an airplane model (.CATProduct) to Solidworks. Now I want to delete some unnecessary components from the model. However, even if I right-click the model, I cannot find a delete button. How can I delete a component?

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How did you import? what soldiworks version are you using? In SolidWorks 2021 you have to choose between 2 ways of importing: enter image description here If you used the graphics one, you will only get the model as in a viewer. I suspect that is what happened. I don't know from what version exactly the 2nd was introduced.

Eddy Alleman
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  • Thank you for your comment. I am using SolidWorks 2021 and imported from ".catproduct", not the Graphics one, but I am not in a viewer mode, I believe. Is there any way I can check if I am in a viewer or not? – Ogiad Sep 11 '21 at 22:27
  • Can you drag components to another assembly? I don´t have catia files to test here. Is it possible to share a file? – Eddy Alleman Sep 12 '21 at 16:42
  • Hello Eddy! No, I cannot drag the components. Here is the link for the model: https://grabcad.com/library/f21-fighter-jet-1 The CATIA file of my interest is "FINAL PRODUCT - F21 FIGHTER JET". I want to remove a strange artifact near the cockpit. – Ogiad Sep 12 '21 at 22:47
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I could make changes to the model using the following import settings: system options

if you use 3D interconnect you are using a link to the actual files. If you use the old import then the original files get imported in bodies and surfaces, you can edit.

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