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Inserting Components from the PropertyManager

You can add components to new or existing assemblies from the PropertyManager. You can add a single component, multiple components in sequence, or multiple components at a time at a single location.

The name of the PropertyManager depends on whether you are creating a new assembly or working in an existing assembly.

Begin Assembly	Appears when you create a new assembly. You can insert components or create a layout sketch.
Insert Components	Appears when you insert components into an existing assembly.

Contents

Inserting One Component at a Time

You can add components to an assembly one at a time from the PropertyManager.
Inserting Several Components in Succession

You can select several components at a time and click in succession to place them in different locations.
Inserting Several Components at the Same Location

You can insert several components at a time at the same location. You can insert multiple instances of the group of components without closing the PropertyManager.
Rotating Inserted Components in Assemblies

When you insert a component into an assembly using the Insert Component PropertyManager, you can change its orientation.
Insert Components/Begin Assembly PropertyManager

Use this PropertyManager to add components to assemblies.

Parent topic

Adding Components to an Assembly

Related concepts

Adding Instances of a Component

Adding Future Version Files as Components in an Assembly

Adding Components from Windows Explorer

Adding Components from Internet Explorer

Inferencing to the Assembly Origin

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