assembling parts

[Anonymous]

Should I use constraints, joints, or edges to assemble parts? Which is the best way to do this?

[Anonymous]

Should I use constraints, joints, or edges to assemble parts? Which is the best way to do this?

[imajar · Accepted solution]

Since we don't know what you are trying to do, the answer is:  "Yes".  😁

You can use either constraints or joints (Not sure what you mean by edges).  I typically use constraints, but joints are fine too.  

[imajar · Accepted solution]

Since we don't know what you are trying to do, the answer is:  "Yes".  😁

You can use either constraints or joints (Not sure what you mean by edges).  I typically use constraints, but joints are fine too.  

[Anonymous]

It really depends what you are trying to assemble. 

What do yo think ? @baliasM74U3 

[Anonymous]

It really depends what you are trying to assemble. 

What do yo think ? @baliasM74U3 

[johnsonshiue]

Hi! Inventor Constraints and Joints are solved together. Joints can be viewed as combo constraints, which reduce DOF more quickly. Constraints allow you to control DOF individually. Another difference between them is the qualified geometry. Joints only allow body geometry to participate, while Constraint allows almost all geometry types like sketches or work features.

Many thanks!

[johnsonshiue]

Hi! Inventor Constraints and Joints are solved together. Joints can be viewed as combo constraints, which reduce DOF more quickly. Constraints allow you to control DOF individually. Another difference between them is the qualified geometry. Joints only allow body geometry to participate, while Constraint allows almost all geometry types like sketches or work features.

Many thanks!