Creating Configurations from Positions

You can create a configuration from a position using the Mate Controller.

1. Click Mate Controller (Assembly toolbar) or Insert > Mate Controller.
2. In the PropertyManager, under Mates, click Collect All Supported Mates .
3. Leave Position 1 at 0.00mm and click Add Configuration .

   

   Add Configuration automatically adds the model to the ConfigurationManager, without you having to add more information.

4. Add Position 2 by doing the following:
   1. In PathMate1, enter 70.00mm.
   2. Under Mate Positions, click Add Position and click OK.
   3. Click Add Configuration .

   

5. Add Position 3 by doing the following:
   1. In PathMate1, enter 140.00mm.
   2. Under Mate Positions, click Add Position and click OK.
   3. Click Add Configuration .

   

6. Adjust Position 2 by entering 80.00mm and click Add Configuration .
7. In the Mate Controller Notification dialog box, click Update.

   Updates automatically propagate in the ConfigurationManager.

8. Click .