Create assembly constraints using the Assemble command

Assembly constraints maintain positions of components relative to one another in an assembly. Use the Assemble command to create constraints by selecting geometry first and then the constraint type. The geometry you select determines the available constraint type.

You can constrain only one component at a time with Assemble. When you finish defining constraints for a component, select OK to create the constraints and exit the command. Repeat Assemble to constrain the next component.

New constraints are not compared to existing constraints until you finish the Assemble command. If any constraint conflicts are found, the Assemble Constraint Management dialog box displays. Use this dialog box to diagnose and resolve the conflicts.

General workflow

On the ribbon, click Assemble tab Relationships panel Assemble .

Select geometry on the component that changes position. Select geometry on the component that remains in position. Enter an offset or angle value, if applicable. Change the solution type, if necessary. Do one of the following: Click Apply and continue to define constraints. Click OK to create the constraints and exit the Assemble command. Click Undo to delete the selections and continue to define constraints.

Specific workflows by constraint type

• Mate or Flush constraints
• Angle constraints
• Tangent constraints
• Insert constraints