Using Smart Place from Database

You can place in your assembly one or several stored components and then use the Robot to edit their position.

  1. In the Content Chooser, select one or several components.
  2. Optional: To duplicate the reference of the selected component and instantiate it as a new reference:
    1. Select Duplicate and Insert.

      By default, this option is cleared.

    2. In the Duplication String box, enter a value to define the name of the new reference.
  3. In the 3D area, hover over one of the following objects to select a positioning reference:
    • A point
    • An edge or a line
      Note: When hovering over an edge or a line, press Ctrl to select the edge or the line as reference.
    • A surface
    A handle displays the position of the component to be placed.

    Tip: Press Shift to reverse the handle direction.
  4. Click to place the component.
    The component is placed and oriented according to the positioning reference.

  5. Manipulate the Robot to edit the position of the component.
  6. To validate your manipulations, click in the 3D area or press Enter.

 

See Also
More help on this topic
About the Default Orientation of Placed Components