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Appearance of Toolbox components in FeatureManager

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?

Thanks

RE: Appearance of Toolbox components in FeatureManager

You will only see the (f) in front of a component if:-
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

(OP)
The toolbox tube I inserted into the assembly was indeed the first component placed in that assembly and therefore, it satisfies <b>CorBlimeyLimey</b>'s criteria 1). However, I still don't see (f) before it. The prefix (f) does appear if I delete this toolbox component and insert an arbitrary component by using Insert->Component. Why is that?

RE: Appearance of Toolbox components in FeatureManager

adymech1,
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.

dsgnr1

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