ASSEMBLIES

INTRODUCTION

Assemblies are a series of Components/Sub-Assemblies that make up a higher level Assembly

Every Assembly begins with a base Component. This component is the primary component such as the Chassis to a vehicle

The first component is often the largest, or at least the one that exhibits the least movement and the rest of the components are attached to

Assemblies require multiple Components. Once the Assembly has been created, Components may be inserted:

Menu Bar→Insert→Component→Existing Part OR Command Manager→Insert Component
LMB Component from the list→LMB Graphics Area (if you do not LMB in the Graphics Area, it will insert a component that is locked to the Origin)
You may also CTRL+LMB+DRAG components in the Graphics Area to duplicate components

The relationship between Components are considered Mates

Components are either Fixed or Floating

A Fixed Component may not be moved and is Fully Defined
- Fixed components have an "F" next to their Filename in the Design Tree
A Floating Component may move and isn't required to be fully defined as many Assemblies benefit from Simulated Movement
- Floating components have an "-" next to their Filename in the Design Tree

Once Assemblies become sufficiently complicated, you may benefit from Isolating the two Components that you're aiming to Mate

Components may also be Hidden/Shown by using the Tab/Shift+Tab while hovering over the Component

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