Antonius already mentioned the only possible (for now) way : combined views. I'll just specify what exactly should be done there to eliminate FLEX cuts or so:
- for the spring part, prepare part level simprep that has exaclty same features as master rep (one to one). Call it NO_FLEX
- create top assembly simprep FOR_EXPLODE, and substitute spring component with its part level simprep NO_FLEX
- while FOR_EXPLODE is set, create desired explode state. Call it EXPL_NO_FLEX
- now create new combined state that combines simprep FOR_EXPLODE & explode state EXPL_NO_FLEX. It will snapshot desired combination.
Regards
- Vlad