Adding Bolts - only mates in one config
Adding Bolts - only mates in one config
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I have an assembly with 4 different configs, all the same components, just in different positions.
I am adding washers and bolts from the toolbox, but the mates are only working in one config. When I switch configs, I can drag the bolts around freely. When I switch back to the config I started with, the bolts return.
I know I can go into each individual mate, and change its properties, but there has to be a better way.
any help?
thanks in advance,
I am adding washers and bolts from the toolbox, but the mates are only working in one config. When I switch configs, I can drag the bolts around freely. When I switch back to the config I started with, the bolts return.
I know I can go into each individual mate, and change its properties, but there has to be a better way.
any help?
thanks in advance,






RE: Adding Bolts - only mates in one config
You will have to repeat this for each config. To get the mates of the hardware you already inserted unsuppressed, you can select multiple (using either shift-select or cntrl-select) mates and unsuppress them all at once. This will have to be done to all the configs.
I would recommend saving your assembly template with none of the boxes checked in the "newly inserted items" section. This will prevent this problem in the future.
RE: Adding Bolts - only mates in one config
Did the trick. Its always easier once you know the answer ;)
I've changed the template too
RE: Adding Bolts - only mates in one config
Helpful SW websites every user should be aware of FAQ559-520
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RE: Adding Bolts - only mates in one config
you're right, but I couldn't figure out how to use a design table for my situation.
I designed a fixture that had 4 possible ways to assemble, with one plate being flipped, or rotated for each assembly. So basically, I have mates for half the assemblies on the front side, and the other assemblies mate to the back face.
I'm sure there's a way, but.....
RE: Adding Bolts - only mates in one config
Helpful SW websites every user should be aware of FAQ559-520
How to get answers to your SW questions FAQ559-1091
RE: Adding Bolts - only mates in one config
RE: Adding Bolts - only mates in one config