The main mate is the input/output mate. The layout module defines four mates, two for inputs and two for outputs. In particular we will have

Mate

Function

Description

SNAP_IN1

Main input mate of the component. This mate must be placed on the main entrance of the component or on its main installation point

Oriented block

SNAP_IN2

Secondary input mate of the component. This mate must be placed on the secondary input of the component or on its secondary installation point

Oriented block

SNAP_OUT1

This block must be placed on the main output of the component

Oriented block

SNAP_OUT2

This block must be placed on the secondary output of the component

Oriented block


The input and output mates implicitly define the mirror axis of the component where necessary.