Using Collision Detection

Use the Collision Detection option in the Move Components PropertyManager to check if any components collide in an assembly.

1. Click Move Component on the Assembly toolbar.
2. In the PropertyManager, under Options, select Collision Detection.
3. Select All components and Stop at collision.
4. Under Advanced Options, select Highlight faces.
5. Move Hinge<2>.
   Notice that you cannot make it pass through the vertical side of Hinge<1> and that the faces highlight when they contact each other. Examine the other collisions.

   Click this animation to play it or to reset it.
   
   
6. Click OK .