Insert iFeature dialog box

Specifies how to place an iFeature.

Access
Ribbon: Manage tab Insert panel Insert iFeature

Select

Specifies an iFeature (.ide) file to place an iFeature.

Position

Name
Lists named interface geometry.
Angle
Lists the default of the placement geometry on the iFeature.
Move coordinate system
Allows horizontal and vertical axes to be precisely defined. Required when the iFeature has horizontal or vertical dimensions or constraints.
Solid
Selects the participating solid bodies in a multibody part file. Not available if the part contains only one body.

Size

Name
Lists parameter name.
Value
Lists value of the parameter.

For table-driven iFeatures, click to list defined values. The current value is the default row. To list all values, select All Values. To close the list, click a value or press Esc.

Precise position

Upon completion of placement
Determines whether constraints and dimensions can position the iFeature.
Activate sketch edit immediately
Displays the sketch of the iFeature, and activates commands on the Sketch tab. Use dimensions and constraints to position the iFeature on a parent feature.
Do not activate sketch edit
Positions iFeature without constraints or dimensions. Activate the iFeature sketch before you can edit position.