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Dragging to Positions in Mate Controller

You can drag components into position in Mate Controller.

By default, the components are locked into the positions defined by the numerical values for the mates in the Mate Controller PropertyManager. You can unlock one or more mates so you can drag components in the graphics area.

To unlock and drag components:

  1. In the PropertyManager, to the right of the numerical input box for LimitAngle1, click Make This Mate Driven .
  2. In the graphics area, drag a face of the small yellow block back and forth.
    You can drag the components through the full range of values for LimitAngle1. As you drag the components:
    • In the PropertyManager, the value for LimitAngle1 changes.
    • In the graphics area, arrows indicate the degrees of freedom allowed by LimitAngle1.

  3. Drag the block to the right until it reaches the limit of the mate.
    In the PropertyManager, the value for LimitAngle1 is 0.00deg.


  4. Click Add Position .
  5. In the dialog box, enter Position 4 and click OK.
    Position 4 is created.


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