What is the purpose of 'Derived Components' in an assembly?

The purpose of 'Derived Components' in an assembly is primarily focused on reusing existing designs without creating duplicates. This functionality allows users to take advantage of existing components and modify them for new uses, thus enhancing efficiency in the design process. By deriving components, designers can maintain a reference to the original part while adjusting specific parameters or features, which streamlines updates and design changes across assemblies.

This approach helps in managing the assembly's components more effectively and promotes consistency, as any changes made to the original component can automatically reflect in all derived components. The lifecycle of the components is tied closely together, reducing redundancy and enhancing collaboration in design projects.

Using derived components does not inherently contribute to visual effects or increase complexity; rather, it simplifies the reuse of established designs, ensuring a more efficient workflow and reduced risk of error in managing multiple iterations of similar components.