Creating Configurations from Positions

You can create a configuration from a position using the Mate Controller.

This example uses a path mate as the mate type.

To create configurations from positions in Mate Controller:

  1. Click Mate Controller (Assembly toolbar) or Insert > Mate Controller.
  2. In the PropertyManager, under Mates, click Collect All Supported Mates .
  3. Leave Position 1 at 0.00mm and click Add Configuration .

    Add Configuration automatically adds the model to the ConfigurationManager, without you having to add more information.

  4. Add Position 2 by doing the following:
    1. In PathMate1, enter 70.00mm.
    2. Under Mate Positions, click Add Position and click OK.
    3. Click Add Configuration .

  5. Add Position 3 by doing the following:
    1. In PathMate1, enter 140.00mm.
    2. Under Mate Positions, click Add Position and click OK.
    3. Click Add Configuration .

  6. Adjust Position 2 by entering 80.00mm and click Add Configuration .
  7. In the Mate Controller Notification dialog box, click Update.

    Updates automatically propagate in the ConfigurationManager.

  8. Click .