Instead of going into the R key every time, ctrl + click and drag the part and place where you want it. You can do it either from the the tree or the part that you can see.
Is that happening automatically? If it is, that's awesome! I know this happens automatically with Toolbox components. However, if you want it to happen with your own components (and its not happening automatically) you'll probably have to look into the "configuration publisher" tool. (which is part of SolidWorks, not an add on or anything)
Hi Mark - This was one of the big "what's new" things in 2024. I never upgraded past 2020 (cause it's all entangeld with 3Dexpeirence in the newer builds and...well...no thanks...) - but if you have 2024, you sure can! help.solidworks.com/2024/English/WhatsNew/c_wn2024_assemblies_mate_ref.htm?id=608ff9bee47e406697a059c31d4b2e00&_gl=1*1u1fz6u*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTQ2MzQzNzU1Ny4xNzE1MTc4MDA4*_ga_XQJPQWHZHH*MTcxNTE3ODAwNy4xLjEuMTcxNTE3ODAxOS4wLjAuMA..#Pg0
is there a keyboard shortcut to flip the part you are dragging into the assembly? quite often i need to do this before letting it assign multiple mates.
Hi, it is possible to switch between 2 or 3 differents mate references ?(default 1, default 2,...) or in one default switch between primary , secondary, tertiary when assemble models? thanks
Gee, these mate references sure are..... SNAPPY!!!
Thanks. I'll be here all week.
LOLOLOL
Instead of going into the R key every time, ctrl + click and drag the part and place where you want it. You can do it either from the the tree or the part that you can see.
Oh yeah - great point and great pro move power tip! Thanks!!!
The Mate function in SW is the bane of my existence.
lol
Great tip @TooTallToby thanks for sharing
you can also ALT the edge and drag'n drop into the mating part
Yeah thanks Auday!! Smart Mates! Another great tool in SW!
Keep the power moves coming, I learn so much and pass it on to those that I teach!
Awww yeah! Awesome thanks and glad these help!
I sort of forgot all about mate ref's, Thanks Toby
yeah mate refs are awesome! Especially when combined with R key!
Epic stuff! This will speed up every single assembly I complete. Thanks =D
Awwww yeah awesome to hear!
Too good functionality, thanks for sharing Toby!👌
lol thanks! I agree!
Thanks! This is new to me.
awesome - that's a great POWER MOVE!
Another good one TTT.
Thanks Chris!
Thanks toby
NP thanks RAJU!
I need to see if I can get this to work for grooved pipe trim assemblies. Would save me a ton of time. ⏳️
Awww yeah - mate references FTW!!
i do like how when dropping in a part with configurations, it changes automatically to the configuration that suits the mate your about to drop
Is that happening automatically? If it is, that's awesome! I know this happens automatically with Toolbox components. However, if you want it to happen with your own components (and its not happening automatically) you'll probably have to look into the "configuration publisher" tool. (which is part of SolidWorks, not an add on or anything)
@@TooTallToby yer its doing it automatically, possibly because i added as a routing part?
yeah routing has some of that functionality built in - nice job! @@STAiNLESS_CORE
very good tips
Thanks!
hey toby can you add a lock rotation to a mate reference for hardware
Hi Mark - This was one of the big "what's new" things in 2024. I never upgraded past 2020 (cause it's all entangeld with 3Dexpeirence in the newer builds and...well...no thanks...) - but if you have 2024, you sure can!
help.solidworks.com/2024/English/WhatsNew/c_wn2024_assemblies_mate_ref.htm?id=608ff9bee47e406697a059c31d4b2e00&_gl=1*1u1fz6u*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTQ2MzQzNzU1Ny4xNzE1MTc4MDA4*_ga_XQJPQWHZHH*MTcxNTE3ODAwNy4xLjEuMTcxNTE3ODAxOS4wLjAuMA..#Pg0
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lol - yeah
Awesome! (I'm too tired to type something more awesome)
Awesome!!
is there a keyboard shortcut to flip the part you are dragging into the assembly? quite often i need to do this before letting it assign multiple mates.
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Hi, it is possible to switch between 2 or 3 differents mate references ?(default 1, default 2,...) or in one default switch between primary , secondary, tertiary when assemble models? thanks