What determines if NX loads component parts fully or partially?

The assembly load options are key in determining whether component parts are loaded fully or partially in NX. These options allow users to specify how assemblies are managed during the loading process. When an assembly is opened, users can choose to load all parts fully, load only specific parts, or load components partially, depending on the current needs for visualization or editing.

The flexibility to load components partially can significantly enhance performance, especially when dealing with large assemblies, as it reduces the amount of data that needs to be processed at any given moment. This is particularly useful in scenarios where users are interested in observing or modifying only a subset of the assembly rather than the entire structure.

Other options such as file type settings, part preferences, and component visibility settings do not directly govern the loading behavior of components within assemblies. File type settings pertain to the format of files being opened, part preferences relate to the general settings for part files, and component visibility settings focus on what is shown in the user interface, rather than how components are loaded into memory.