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484 | Chapter 18 Assembling Complex Models
To constrain part faces along their axes using mate
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AMMATE to constrain the part faces, responding to the prompts.
Context Menu In the graphics area, right-click and choose 3D
Constraints Mate.
Select first set of geometry: Select a cylindrical face on BRACKET (1)
First set = Axis, (arc)
Select first set or [Clear/fAce/Point/cYcle] <accEpt>: Press
ENTER
Select second set of geometry: Select a cylindrical face on PULLEY4 (2)
Second set = Axis, (arc)
Select second set or [Clear/fAce/Point/cYcle] <accEpt>: Press
ENTER
Enter offset <0.0000>: Press ENTER
To select the geometry to be constrained, enter responses on the command
line, or use the animated mouse. Click the left (red) mouse button to cycle
through the options. Click the right (green) mouse button to select an option.
The PULLEY4 part is partially constrained to the BRACKET part along the
common axes.
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