Appearance of Toolbox components in FeatureManager
Appearance of Toolbox components in FeatureManager
(OP)
I inserted a Structural Steel component from the ToolBox in an assembly. Thereafter, I completely fixed this component by adding appropriate mates. However, I don't see prefix (f) before the name of this component in the featuremanager. Why could that be happening?
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RE: Appearance of Toolbox components in FeatureManager
1) It was the first component placed (anywhere) in an upper level assy.
2) It was placed at the origin of the assy.
3) If the RMB Fix command was used to fix it in place.
RE: Appearance of Toolbox components in FeatureManager
RE: Appearance of Toolbox components in FeatureManager
I think the only way to fix a component and get the (f) prefix is to drop it on the origin (usually the first part in an assembly). All others are merely fully defined or constrained. (no (f)). You can also right click the component and select fix, although I wouldn't recommend this in your situation since youv'e already fully defined the component.
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