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How to keep components aligned after parameters changed?

michalzywczak — Tue, 31 Mar 2020 23:39:37 GMT

Hi all,

I created parametric body with holes for screws. I also added screws and aligned them with the holes. After changing the parameter that affects the position of the holes, the screws do not follow them.

How to make the screws remain in the holes after changing the parameter?

Re: How to keep components aligned after parameters changed?

laughingcreek — Tue, 31 Mar 2020 23:43:25 GMT

make the block a component. use joints to position the screws on the block.

Re: How to keep components aligned after parameters changed?

davebYYPCU — Tue, 31 Mar 2020 23:45:26 GMT

You will need to use Joints.

A bolt centre to each hole centre.

(Block is in a Component)

Might help....

Re: How to keep components aligned after parameters changed?

jeff_strater — Tue, 31 Mar 2020 23:46:21 GMT

the key is to use Joints to create the relationship between the holes and the screws. Joints are associative to geometry, and when that geometry changes, the Joint will update the components' position accordingly. I can provide a screencast if that is not obvious.

Re: How to keep components aligned after parameters changed?

michalzywczak — Wed, 01 Apr 2020 01:36:56 GMT

Thanks, it works. Earlier I tried As-built joint which gave no results. The key is to use JOINT like you write.

Re: How to keep components aligned after parameters changed?

davebYYPCU — Wed, 01 Apr 2020 01:46:05 GMT

As Built is Ok until you do what you wanted, parameter shifts.