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INSERT PARTS IN ASSEMBLIES
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INSERT PARTS IN ASSEMBLIES

INSERT PARTS IN ASSEMBLIES

(OP)
Hi all,
While inserting parts into assemblies I find I cannot drag. First inserted part is fixed, but subsequent parts are not shown as fixed in the feature manager. They cannot be moved. I can mate them however?

Sw 2008
sp3.0

RE: INSERT PARTS IN ASSEMBLIES

Go to Tools > Options > System Options > Assemblies and select the Move components by dragging option.

cheers

RE: INSERT PARTS IN ASSEMBLIES

(OP)
CBL
First thing I checked. Does not allow drag.
After I single mate the part, I can drag along remining axes of freedom.

RE: INSERT PARTS IN ASSEMBLIES

Strange!

I have no idea if this will work, but;
Make a copy of your settings with the wizard, switch the options to the Default settings and reboot. Test if a newly inserted part can be moved.

If it works, then change other settings to suit or re-apply the old settings and re-test.

When/if you get it working again make new copy of the settings for the next time it misbehaves.

cheers

RE: INSERT PARTS IN ASSEMBLIES

Must be your settings. I am able to drag parts (after the first) when inserted into an assembly. I have the "move components by dragging" option checked. We copied over our settings from SW2007 to get rid of flyout toolbars.

  finisher SW2008 SP4.0

RE: INSERT PARTS IN ASSEMBLIES

Quote (finisher):

We copied over our settings from SW2007 to get rid of flyout toolbars.

If you mean the 'S' menu and the LMB activated Context Menu, you are missing out. At first they were annoying, but after getting used to them, most people actually found them to boost efficiency.

cheers

RE: INSERT PARTS IN ASSEMBLIES

CBL,

Perhaps in the minority my codesigner and I simply prefer the old UI where all the icons you need are simply there without resorting to the "S" key or flyouts. IMO the loss in screen real estate is an insignificant sacrifice, especially if one is designing on the newer wide format, large, flat panel displays.

   finisher SP2008 SP 4.0

RE: INSERT PARTS IN ASSEMBLIES

It's not the loss of real estate, it's the amount of mouse movement required to get to those icons.

With suitable customisation, the 'S' key and context menu can eliminate the need for any menu bars scattered around the screen. The 'S' shortcut and context menus create the flyouts wherever the pointer is, so much less movement is required ... especially if one is designing on the newer wide format, large, flat panel displays. smile

Old dogs really can learn new tricks. poke

cheers

RE: INSERT PARTS IN ASSEMBLIES

Unfortunately the trick is usually "Play Dead." smile

Finisher, I initially dragged my feet on the new UI as well, but due to the issues I was having with the instability of the toobars I decided to give her a try.  I'm glad I did.  I currently have no toolbars enabled and rely solely on the "S" key and the context pop-ups.  I wish we were given the ability to customize the pop-ups, but I guess we'll save that battle for another day.  My speed and efficiency of design has increased.  I don't really notice it until I drive someone else's rig.  Great googly-moogly!  I forever looking for toolbars or mashing keys that don't have shortcuts attached to them.  Give it a try.  With the copy settings wizard, you can always go back.   

Dan

www.eltronresearch.com

RE: INSERT PARTS IN ASSEMBLIES

(OP)
I'm all over the LMB pop ups but the "s" key?
Whats ths "s" key?

RE: INSERT PARTS IN ASSEMBLIES

The "S" key is the shortcut key.  Smash it once.  a menu will pop up that is specific to the environment that you are in (part, sketches, assemblies, etc.).  If you right-click on it you can drag and drop any buttons that you want to show up or disappear.  Check the Help.  It's one of the dandiest ideas they've come up with in a while.  It works out such that even if you don't have any other keyboard shortcuts, you can essentially have all of the toolbars that you want pop up where the mouse is so that you don't have to look all over Hell's creation for your revolve feature.

Dan

www.eltronresearch.com

RE: INSERT PARTS IN ASSEMBLIES

(OP)
Smashed it good, no menu?

RE: INSERT PARTS IN ASSEMBLIES

Nothing pops up?  Go to Tools/ Customize.  Be sure that "S" is prescribed to the Shortcut Bar in the keyboard shortcuts (it should be by default).

Dan

www.eltronresearch.com

RE: INSERT PARTS IN ASSEMBLIES

This reminds me of politics. I recently announced my choice for VP and suddenly discovered a world of opposition! Sorry I digress..... A fact is this old dog loves to learn new tricks. I have tried the flyout toolbars with and without the "S" key "boost". Please allow me to reiterate – If I'm only designing on my PC (which is the case) and I know where my bountiful quantity of tool icons reside (which I do) I feel I am more productive with that UI (non-flyout). I get to access every tool with a single click as opposed to two clicks with the flyout's and often two clicks + a keystroke if the "S" key is invoked. Guys, it simply comes down to personal preference, right? Hey, I'm a stick shift fan. Does that make me old hat? Ask me what I drive.

finisher SW2008 SP4.0

RE: INSERT PARTS IN ASSEMBLIES

hotiron, The s key menu is new in 2008.  Are you on an earlier version?

Eric

RE: INSERT PARTS IN ASSEMBLIES

(OP)
EE
SW 2008 sp3.0

I had to set the shortcut in the customize pulldown.  

RE: INSERT PARTS IN ASSEMBLIES

(OP)
Back on the "S" shortcut.
A great feature(opinion). I've moved all my commonly used tools to this menu and it does lessen mouse movement. I can only get it on part models however. Assembly models only call the standard shortcut with the "S" key(without my added tools).  

RE: INSERT PARTS IN ASSEMBLIES

The 'S' key shortcut is customizable for each mode. (sketch, part, assy and drawing)

cheers

RE: INSERT PARTS IN ASSEMBLIES

I also have the extra buttons on my mouse assigned to the 's' key and 'Enter'...  

RE: INSERT PARTS IN ASSEMBLIES

Nice touch.  If I had more the three buttons on my track ball, I'd do the same.

Dan

www.eltronresearch.com

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