Create adaptive work features

Convert nonadaptive work feature to adaptive work feature

1. Right-click the work feature in the browser or the graphics window, and then select Adaptive.
2. On the ribbon, click Assemble tab Position panel Constrain .
3. Constrain the work feature to parts in an assembly to make it adapt to changes in the parts.

Use geometry on another component as the origin of work feature

1. Open an assembly file containing one or more components.
2. In the browser, right-click a part file, and select Edit.
3. On the 3D Model tab, click a work feature command, select geometry on another component to position the work feature, right-click, and select Done.
4. Use a feature command to create a feature (such as Extrude or Revolve), and then use the work feature as a termination plane or revolution axis.
5. Right-click and select Finish Edit.
6. Add an assembly constraint to hold the work feature position.

Note: Optionally, use these tips to create adaptive work features:

• Hide work features when they are consumed by another work feature. Click Options to access the Application Options dialog box. Click the Part tab. Select the Auto-hide In-line Work Features option.
• Create in-line work features. For example, click the Point command, right-click, and then select Create Axis or Create Plane. Continue to right-click and create work features until the work point is created.