When you create additional instances of a component in an assembly, you can include mates from the original instance. You do not have to create the mates manually for each new instance.
To copy mates when you copy a component:
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Click Copy with Mates (Assembly toolbar) or .
- Set options in the PropertyManager.
- Click .
The PropertyManager remains open so you can create additional instances of the component.
- Click again to close the PropertyManager.