How can an assembly be created in Solid Edge?

Creating an assembly in Solid Edge typically involves defining part relationships in a single assembly file. This process allows users to position various components accurately in relation to one another, establishing how parts fit and function together within the overall design. By defining these relationships—such as mates, alignments, and offsets—users can create a dynamic model where components interact as intended, simulating the real-world behavior of the assembled product. This approach emphasizes the flexibility and functionality of Solid Edge in managing complex assemblies, ensuring proper alignment and movement during assembly modeling.

The other methods described do not accurately represent how assemblies are effectively created in Solid Edge. Duplicating parts in the same file may lead to redundancy without establishing relationships necessary for assembly constraints. Importing designs from other CAD software may facilitate collaboration but does not inherently create new assemblies within Solid Edge itself. Lastly, converting 2D sketches into assemblies is not a direct method for creating assemblies, as this involves additional steps to define three-dimensional components based on those sketches.