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Making Components Transparent for Mating

You can set an option in the Mate PropertyManager so that the first component you select from becomes transparent. Then selecting from the second component is easier, especially if the second component is behind the first.

The option is supported for all mate types except those that might have more than one selection from the first component (width, symmetry, linear coupler, cam, and hinge).

In this example, you want to mate the hole in the clamp with the cylinder of the pin.

In the assembly window, the pin is behind the clamp.

To make components transparent for mating:

  1. Open install_dir\samples\whatsnew\assemblies\make_transparent\clamp_pin_assembly.sldasm.
  2. Click Mate (Assembly toolbar) or Insert > Mate.
  3. In the PropertyManager, under Options, select Make first selection transparent.
  4. Select the hole in the clamp.
    The clamp becomes transparent.

  5. Select the cylinder of the pin.
    A preview of the concentric mate appears.

  6. Accept the concentric mate.


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