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Placing Parts

The following description applies to connectors, connectable objects, terminals, leading parts, clips, grommets, general parts, backshells, connector housings, assemblies, and devices. If a part is placed on another part, a constraint is created.

  1. Select the Insert > Place <component> menu items or the corresponding button on the main toolbar.

    The Part navigator dialog is opened.
  2. Select the desired part and click [OK].
  3. Left-click to place the part freely.
    Or, in the command bar, enter the coordinates and click [OK] to place the part.
  4. Determine the Angle value and click one of the Rotate buttons, or press the [R] shortcut key to rotate the part.
  5. If the part has a coordinate system in its 3D window, it can be placed onto existing coordinates in the workspace / workdesk: Lock either one of the X, Y, Z axes.
  6. Determine a negative / positive direction of the X, Y, Z axes.
  7. Move the coordinate system of the part over the existing one and left-click to place the part.
  8. In the workspace / workdesk working window, move the part over another one.

    The part is snapped to surfaces, edges, circles, and arcs.
  9. Left-click to place the part.

    The part is placed and a constraint created.

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