Inserting Smart Components

Open an existing shaft assembly, and insert the Smart Component.

  1. Browse to the folder where you downloaded the sample files and open stepped_shaft.SLDASM.


  2. Click Insert Components (Assembly toolbar).
  3. In the dialog box, browse to the folder where you downloaded the sample files and open bearing.SLDPRT.
  4. Move the pointer along the shaft.


    Small diameter



    Medium diameter



    Large diameter

    Because you specified Diameter when creating the Smart Component in the training assembly, you can place the bearing anywhere along the stepped shaft, and the component adjusts.
  5. Click to place the bearing on the medium diameter section of the stepped shaft.


  6. Click Add/Finish Mate (Mate pop-up toolbar) to accept the concentric mate.