Solving Mate Problems Contents Mate Errors MateXpert You can use MateXpert to identify mating problems in an assembly. You can examine the details of mates that are not satisfied, and identify groups of mates that over define the assembly. Repairing a Missing Mate Reference You can repair missing mate references for references to faces, edges, planes, axes, and points. Techniques for Fixing Mate Problems Many over defined and redundant mate problems can be solved by working through the steps below. Mate Error Examples Mated Entities PropertyManager In the Mated Entities PropertyManager, you can reattach dangling mate entities. Globally Replacing Failed Mate References If a mate reference is missing from a component that is used in many places in an assembly, you can replace the missing reference for all instances at the same time. Missing Entities Pop-Up Toolbar When you replace components in an assembly, the Missing Entities pop-up toolbar helps you to navigate through existing mates as you replace mate references. Parent topicMates