Publishing the Second Asset

In this step, you use a curved train track to define the ground plane and add connection points for the magnetic mates. Additionally, you select a different configuration.

To publish the second asset:

  1. Open drive letter:\Users\Public\Public Documents\SOLIDWORKS\SOLIDWORKS 2017\whatsnew\assemblies\turn.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.

  5. Select the face shown for Connect direction.

  6. Right-click to add the connector to Connecting Points.

  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.