The View Mate Errors window lists all the problem mates in an assembly.
To access the View Mate Errors window, right-click any component containing a problem mate and click View Mate Errors.
The View Mate Errors window displays a list of all problem mates in an assembly.
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Problem mates are flagged as follows:
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Warning |
The mate is satisfied, but involved in over defining the assembly. |
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Error |
The mate is not satisfied. |
In the graphics area, components involved in the problem mates are slightly transparent. Components not involved are hidden.
When you select mates in the
View Mate Errors window:
- The mate geometry highlights.
- Mate callouts appear. They help you visualize the mates and troubleshoot mate errors.
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You can click
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in the callout to force the mate to solve, thus breaking another mate. You can perform iterations of forcing mates to help you discover the problem mate.