Constrain the Connector

Place three mate constraints to constrain the ribbon cable connector in place. The following steps use the Constrain command, but you can also use the Assemble command.

1. Activate the top-level assembly, Enclosure_Assembly.iam.
2. On the ribbon, click Assemble tab Position panel Constrain .
3. Ensure Show Preview is selected.
4. Ensure Mate constraint and the first selection button is selected, and then click the face of the ribbon cable connector.
   
5. The second selection tool is now active. Click the wall of the RC Male Connector as the geometry to mate to.
   
6. When the preview shows the connector has moved into place, click Apply to create the first mate constraint.
   
7. For the second mate constraint, click the top face of the ribbon cable connector.
   
8. Click the bottom face of the RC Male Connector.
   
9. When the preview shows the connector has moved into place, click Apply to create the second mate constraint.
   
10. For the final mate constraint, click the right side of the ribbon cable connector.
    
11. Click the inside face of the RC Male Connector.
    
12. When the connector moves into place, click OK.
    

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