Mate PropertyManager

You add or edit mates in the Mate PropertyManager. You can also assign mate properties for use in SOLIDWORKS Motion and SOLIDWORKS Simulation analysis.

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Mate PropertyManager - Standard Tab

You add or edit standard mates on the Standard tab of the Mate PropertyManager.
Mate PropertyManager - Advanced Tab

You add or edit advanced mates on the Advanced tab of the Mate PropertyManager.
Mate PropertyManager - Mechanical Tab

You add or edit mechanical mates on the Mechanical tab of the Mate PropertyManager.
Mate Pop-Up Toolbar

You can use the Mate pop-up toolbar to add mates in the graphics area.
Allowing Misaligned Concentric Mates

If you have components with two holes, you can mate those components even when the holes are not the same distance apart.
Mate Alignment

You can set the alignment condition of standard and advanced mates in the Mate PropertyManager.
Mate PropertyManager - Analysis Tab

You can assign mate properties for use in SOLIDWORKS Motion and SOLIDWORKS Simulation analysis. You can add the properties without having SOLIDWORKS Motion or SOLIDWORKS Simulation added in.
Example: Load Bearing Faces

In this example, the load on a hinge assembly is borne by several faces.
Pinning the Mate PropertyManager

Clicking in the Mate PropertyManager saves your mate specification and closes the PropertyManager, unless you pin the PropertyManager open.

Parent topicMates

Slot Mates

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