Graphics Programs Reference
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FIGURE 4.15 Clicking the second edge
previews how the component will be repositioned.
The Assemble tool works well, and some experienced users are beginning
to prefer it to using the traditional Place Constraint dialog box. A couple of
things to keep in mind are that you should not select a grounded component
and you must restart the Assemble tool when you want to apply constraints
to different parts.
t h e e s s e n t I a l s a n d B e Yo n d
This chapter was designed to cover the basics of the assembly process of Inventor. Because
of the simplicity of assemblies in Inventor, I covered the most commonly used tools and
even some more advanced options.
a d d I t I o n a l e x e r c I s e s
Review the components in the Content Center to see the extent of the options.
Experiment with the Assemble tool for doing all of the exercises.
Work with different fasteners and standards in the Bolted Connection Component
Generator dialog box.
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