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Using the Search Tool
The Search Tool provides an easy way to select items that are not visible.
In this case, datum planes are being selected to align the CONNECTING_ROD to the center of the PISTON_PIN. |
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| Task 3-4. Complete the Pin connection on the CONNECTING_ROD. |
- Search for the first datum plane:
- Start the Search Tool
from the main toolbar.
- Select Datum Plane the Look For object.
- Select PISTON_PIN.PRT as the Look In object.
- Click Find Now, select the FRONT datum plane, and click Add Item
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- Click Close.
- Search for the second datum plane:
- Start the Search Tool
from the main toolbar, and click Find Now.
- Select the FRONT datum plane, click Add Item
, then click Close.

Assembling the CONNECTING_ROD.PRT |
- The Pin connection is now defined, click Complete Component
from the dashboard.
- Click Drag Component
from the main toolbar.
- Click and release on the CONNECTING_ROD, reposition as shown, then click again to accept the new position.
- When finished, click Close from the Drag dialog box.

PISTON_ASSY.ASM |
- Click Save
from the main toolbar and click OK.
- Click File > Close Window
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