Publishing the First Asset

In this step, you use a straight train track to define the ground plane and add connection points for the magnetic mates.

1. Open drive letter:\Users\Public\Public Documents\SOLIDWORKS\SOLIDWORKS 2017\whatsnew\assemblies\straight_track.SLDPRT.
2. Click Tools > Asset Publisher .
3. In the graphics area, select the face shown for Ground Plane.
   
   
4. Select the edge shown for Connect point under Connecting Points.
   
   
   When you select a linear edge, the midpoint is chosen.
5. Select the face shown for Connect direction.
   
   
   You can improve workflow by right-clicking in the graphics area.
6. Right-click to add the connector to Connecting Points or click Add Connector.
   
   
7. Rotate the part and select the edge shown for Connect point.
   
   
8. Select the face shown for Connect direction.
   
   
9. Click Add Connector.
   
   
10. Click .
    The FeatureManager design tree updates to include Published References containing Ground Plane, Connector1, and Connector2.