Dragging Assembled Components The Drag Component option allows you to kinematically drag components as a mechanism.  Drag Component is valid for mechanism connections or any under-constrained (packaged) components.

Task 3-1. Drag the CONNECTING_ROD on the PISTON_ASSY.ASM, and convert its constraints into connections.

1. In the Folder Browser , locate the Asm_Drw folder.
2. Click on the Asm_Drw folder to view the contents of the folder in the browser.
3. Right-click on the Asm_Drw folder and select Set Working Directory.
4. Select the PISTON_ASSY.ASM from the browser, and then click Open in Pro/E .
5. Click Drag Component from the main toolbar.
1. Click and release to move the connecting rod as shown.
2. Click to accept the new position.
3. Middle-click when finished.

Dragging the CONNECTING_ROD

6. Select the CONNECTING_ROD.PRT, right-click and select Edit Definition.
   1. Notice the Insert and Align constraints, and the Partially Constrained status.
7. Click Convert Constraints to Connections and notice a Pin connection is created.
8. Click OK from the component placement dialog box.
9. Click File > Close Window .