Lock rotation for axial constraint

[DRoam]

We recently got the ability to lock rotation for an Insert constraint, which eliminates the need for an unnecessary angle constraint when the rotational orientation is not critical (such as a bolt or pin). However, sometimes we need to use a constraint combination that consists of an axial constraint, plus some other constraint to control the longitudinal position.

Therefore, please add a "lock rotation" option to the axial constraint as well, so that we can eliminate the unnecessary angle constraint when using an Axial constraint instead of an Insert constraint.

[gusi_cl]

This Constraint is used a lot and is'very important to lock the rotation so inventor understand that's fixed. In my opinion is as many important to implement it with an option like 'Offset Angle'. In this way and in one shot is possible to dermine completely the position of a cylindrical part.

[jacob.ellerbrock]

Just curious, what would the angle reference to? Would you have to select something to offset from like setting an angle constraint? I'm sure now you just use an angle constraint to do said offset. I agree with you on it would be a neat feature I would definitely use, but I'm not sure how they could angle off something consistently.  

[gusi_cl]

Ok, of course to obtain a correct and consistent Angle, offset may be
referenced to an existent plane or a face, to select with an apposite
button. Alternatively, the angle might be referenced to the position that
appear when you lock the insert constraint. In this case the result doesn't
might what you whant.

[pedro.moreirinhas]

I would like to lock rotation on an insert constraint at a specific angle. If i'm locking a screw it doesn0t matter. But if i'm locking a part that has to be connected in a determined position i will have to use an insert and then an angle constraint. If i was able to just use 1 constraint instead of 2 that would be a great improvement

[msansom]

The "Insert" constraint is my favorite when it locks in the correct position; but if the parts aren't aligned, they may be locked in the wrong orientation. This then requires another constraint to be used with an unlocked Insert. I'm proposing that a rotational offset for a locked Insert constraint should be made available. 

[ivanildo.b]

Excellent!

[timdown73]

Yes!!! This constraint should let you unlock it and set the angle of rotation all in the same pop-up window.

[ethan_howardMMXXV]

This is a good idea. I could have used it many times, which is why I searched for this topic.

[ethan_howardMMXXV]

Insert Constraint Lock Rotation at defined Angle - Autodesk Community

[ethan_howardMMXXV]

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[ethan_howardMMXXV]

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[heinrich_klassen]

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[markhoward2]

A simple angle variable addition is all that is needed for this to be a great command. I use the lock a lot for hardware. Once in a while something like a bearing housing comes along, maybe a 3 tab, and I need it to be 30/45/60/90 from where the lock zero is to line up a keyway or put the grease zirc in the right place. Yes i can unlock and add an angle constraint, but that's what makes insert so powerful, inserting two constraints in one. with a little finesse, it would be even better. I don't mean to add another pick, or reference plane for zero. I'm okay with the default zero. I'm assuming it comes from the arcs natural zero. I would be happy to be able to just type a value for angle from that point.

[rmcdougallLXU26]

Not being able to lock rotation for an AXIAL constraint per the original request from - huge hole in functionality in Inventor. This request is over 4 years old, still not possible in Inventor 2025...