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Flat Head Auto-mate

Flat Head Auto-mate

Flat Head Auto-mate

(OP)
Hi All,
I assume that I am just missing something basic.  I have been dealing with it for a while now, but it is getting under my skin.  I used to have a SW version with toolbox installed and I could drop flat head screws into countersunk holes and get an auto-mate to lock it in place.  At some point (I think after 2009 installation) I could do the same thing, except my auto-mate has the wrong orientation.  Every time I drop in a countersunk screw it mates upside down and I have to reverse the mate orientation.  Has anyone else seen this, or more importantly, solved this?
 

RE: Flat Head Auto-mate

Before releasing the fastener on the hole hit the Tab key.  That changes the mate orientation.  Why it doesn't defaul to this orientation I don't know; it is aggravating.

- - -Updraft

RE: Flat Head Auto-mate

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Fantastic! What a reduction in stress level.  Thanks.

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