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Component Interfaces (continued)

When assembling a component, you can use Component Interfaces manually or automatically.  When used manually, only the assemble references must be selected.  When used automatically, only an approximate location must be selected for the component.

Task 3-5. Assemble the BOLT.PRT manually and automatically using the Component Interface.

  1. Click Add Component from the feature toolbar.
    1. Select the BOLT.PRT and click Open.
    2. Select the BOLT_5 instance, and click Open.
  2. Select the INTFC001 interface, and click OK.
    1. Select insert and mating surfaces as shown in the following figure.
    2. Click OK from the Component Placement dialog box.

  

Selecting Insert and Mating surfaces.


  1. Click Add Component from the feature toolbar.
    1. Accept the BOLT_5 instance, and click Open.
    2. Select the INTFC001 interface, and click AutoPlace.
    3. Select a location in the bolt hole on the opposite side and click OK.


Second BOLT Assembled.

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