Configuration File Options for Moving Packaged Components
The following configuration file options control the behavior of package moved components:
• comp_assemble_start—Controls where the component is initially shown. The values are package (the default) and constrain_in_window.
• package_constraints—Controls the behavior of partially constrained components. You cannot build children from them. The values are update, freeze, and disallow.
◦ If the configuration option is set to update, the component continues to follow the assembly constraints you have specified.
◦ If the option is set to freeze, the component behaves the same as a packaged component; that is, it does not follow the specified constraints.
◦ If you set it to disallow, the component must be fully constrained before you can leave the package interface.
• comp_rollback_on_redef—Controls whether the system rolls back the assembly when you redefine a component. The values are yes (the default) and no.
• allow_package_children—Controls the ability to reference packaged components. If it is set to feature, you can only make feature references to packaged components. The all setting (the default) allows both feature and placement references to packaged components. The none setting disallows both feature and placement referencing.
Use the Ref Control dialog box to toggle between allowing and disallowing referencing packaged components.
• package_ref_alert—Controls whether the system displays a confirmation prompt whenever you select a placement reference to a packaged component.
Referencing packaged components can result in loose, or unfixed, placements that can cause unexpected placement behavior after minor geometric modifications. Therefore, whenever you select a placement reference to a packaged component, the system alerts you and requests confirmation to use the reference. The values are yes (the default) and no.
• spin_with_part_entities—Controls whether datum planes, axes, and coordinate systems move with the components when you place or package moving components using the mouse. The values are yes (the default) and no.
While dragging components, obtain visible feedback about their position based on datum references, especially for components that contain only datum features and no solid geometry.