Multiple Installation Points
It is also possible to include multiple installation points for a component. An example of management involves the insertion of oriented and numbered installation points. In this way the program is able to manage the various positions.
Mate |
Function |
Description |
SNAP_POS1 |
Main component placement mate. This mate must be placed on its main installation point |
Block (optional orientation)) |
SNAP_POS2 |
Secondary component placement mate. This mate must be placed on its secondary installation point |
Block (optional orientation) |
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SNAP_POSn |
i-th installation point of the component |
Block (optional orientation) |
The installation mates can have different names depending on the needs: the name identifies the type of mates, while the number identifies the multiplicity.