iMates - not consistent behavior

[NachoShaw]

Hi

Im using imates and adding multiple versions of a component into an assembly. The component has multiple model states hence why im not using a pattern.

imates are set up, i have added the matching names

i add the first component ground & rooted

second snaps perfectly into place

3rd snaps only 1 imate

4th perfectly into place

5th only 1 imate

6th perfectly into place

7th only 1 imate

it consistently follows this pattern of filly constrained, then only 1 constraint, then fully constrained.

Why is it doing this and what do i need to do to stop it?

[hollypapp65]

Are they separate iMate?  Or Composite?

I build datacenter wall panels.  I don't use autodrop.  I add parts and use Alt-drag to match iMate.

A post will take panel on left and right side.  Same 3 imates in same composite.

Different size ModelStates with same iMates.

[johnsonshiue]

Hi Nacho,

Without seeing the actual Inventor files, I can comment based on my past experience. This behavior is likely due to iMate type-matching. Although you have set up iMate matching names, it does not mean that Inventor will only try to mate the same named iMates. When the name match is exhausted, any matching type with the same offset iMate will also be matched.

Please share the files here. I can help take a look to see how to set up the iMates, so that the desirable matching behaviors will be obtained.

Many thanks!