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Constraining Parts
Use a mate constraint to join the PLIERT and HEXBOLT parts. Zoom in as
needed to make the selection easier.
To add a mate constraint between parts
1 Use
AMMATE to select the first set of geometry, responding to the prompts.
Context Menu In the graphics area, right-click and choose 3D
Constraints ➤ Mate.
Select first set of geometry: Select HEXBOLT (1)
First set = Axis, (arc)
Select first set or [Clear/fAce/Point/cYcle] <accEpt>: Enter a
First set = Plane
Enter an option [Clear/aXis/Point/Flip/cYcle] <accEpt>:
Enter y to cycle to face, or press
ENTER
2 Select the second set of geometry to complete the mate constraint.
Select second set of geometry: Select PLIERT (2)
Second set = Axis, (arc)
Select second set or [Clear/fAce/Point/cYcle] <accEpt>:
Enter a to highlight the corresponding face of PLIERT
Second set = Plane
Enter an option [Clear/aXis/Point/Next/Flip/cYcle] <accEpt>:
Enter y to cycle to the next face, or press
ENTER
Enter offset <0.0000>: Press ENTER
To select geometry, enter responses on the command line, or use the animated
cursor to cycle through options. Click the left (red) mouse button to cycle.
Then, press the right (green) mouse button to accept. You may also use the
animated cursor to select a face by picking in the area defined by the face, then
cycling to other logical faces before accepting.
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