Document Properties - Mates

You can specify document properties for misaligned mates.

With an assembly open, click Tools > Options > Document Properties > Mates.

Misaligned mates

Maximum deviation Specify the maximum deviation allowed for misaligned mates.
Default misalignment Select a default misalignment type:
Align first concentric mate Solves the first concentric mate exactly, and applies all the misalignment to the second concentric mate.
Align second concentric mate Solves the second concentric mate exactly, and applies all the misalignment to the first concentric mate.
Symmetric Applies half of the misalignment to each concentric mate.

Slot Mates

Default Constraint Specifies a default constraint type.

Free

Allows the component to move freely in the slot.

Center in Slot

Centers the component in the slot.

Distance Along Slot

Places the component axis at a specified distance from the end of the slot.

Percent Along Slot

Places the component axis at a distance specified by the percentage of the slot length.