Insert iFeature
  1. In the Insert iFeature dialog box, click Browse to locate the iFeature.
  2. In the Open dialog box, select the iFeature, and then click Open. If the iFeature is table-driven, a table icon displays in the left pane.
  3. Position the iFeature:
    • Click a face or work plane.
    • Use the flip direction toggle to determine the appropriate direction for the iFeature.
    • If necessary, click the Move Coordinate System in the first Position row to align vertical or horizontal dimensions or constraints in the iFeature sketch.

      When the coordinate system displays, select the X or Y axis, and then select a model edge on which to align it.

    • Continue to click in additional Position rows, if available, and then select corresponding geometry on the part.
    • Click the arrowhead on the positioning symbol, and then move the cursor to rotate. Click again to complete rotation.You also can enter an angle value in the Angle field.
    • Click the crosshairs on the positioning symbol, move cursor to new location, and then click again to place.
  4. Specify the iFeature size:
    • Click the row of the parameter, and then enter a value, using instructions in the text box, if available.
    • For table-driven iFeatures, click in the Value row to list choices. Select the All Values check box to list all values, and then click a value or press Esc to close the list.

      Click Refresh to apply the new values.

  5. Click Back and Next to modify position and size parameters.
  6. Specify whether you want to edit the sketch immediately after placing the iFeature, and then click Finish.

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Note: You can also use Catalog to select the iFeature, and then drag it to your part file. The Insert iFeature dialog box opens, and you can continue to place the iFeature.
Parent topic: iFeature placement