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Dragging to Positions in Mate Controller

You can drag components into position in Mate Controller.

By default, the mate values in the PropertyManager drive the positions of components in the graphics area. If you prefer to drag the components in the graphics area, you can make the mate values in the PropertyManager be driven by the positions you drag components to in the graphics area. Buttons in the PropertyManager let you toggle mates between driving and driven.

To drag components:

  1. In the PropertyManager, do one of the following:
    • Click Make All Mates Driven .
    • Click Make This Mate Driven to the right of the numerical input box for one or more individual mates.
    Mate State Description
    Driving The value in the mate box drives the position of components in the graphics area.
    Driven The value in the mate box is driven by the position you drag components to in the graphics area.
  2. In the graphics area, drag components back and forth.
    You can drag the components through the full range of values for the mates. As you drag the components:
    • In the PropertyManager, the values for the driven mates change.
    • In the graphics area, arrows indicate the degrees of freedom allowed by the mates.

  3. Drag the components to the desired position.


  4. Click Add Position , enter a name, and click OK.


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