You can constrain mesh models to other mesh, solid, or surface models.
In the assembly, use the Constrain command to build relationships between mesh and other geometry whether mesh, solid, or surface.
The following table outlines the constraints, valid inputs, and processes that can be used with mesh geometry:
| Constraint Type
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Valid Mesh inputs
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Processes
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|---|
| Mate / Flush
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- Planar face
- Linear edge
- Linear edge to infer midpoint
- Linear edge to infer vertex
- Circular face to infer center axis
- Arc to infer center point
|
- Edit geometry
- Drive constraint
- Modify constraint value
|
| Insert
|
- Circular face to infer center axis
- Circular face to infer circular edge
|
- Edit geometry
- Drive constraint
- Modify constraint value
|
| Angle
|
- Planar face
- Linear edge
- Circular face to infer center axis
|
- Edit geometry
- Drive constraint
- Modify constraint value
|
| Tangent
|
- Planar face
- Circular face
|
- Edit geometry
- Drive constraint
- Modify constraint value
|
| Symmetry
|
- Planar face
- Linear edge
- Linear edge to infer midpoint
- Linear edge to infer vertex
- Circular face to infer center axis
- Arc to infer center point
|
|
| Motion: Rotation
|
- Planar face
- Linear edge
- Circular face to infer center axis
|
- Edit geometry
- Modify constraint value
|
| Motion: Rotation-Translation
|
- Planar face
- Linear edge
- Circular face to infer center axis
|
- Edit geometry
- Modify constraint value
|
| Transitional
|
Not supported
|
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