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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.

 

Task 3-4. Complete the Pin connection on the CONNECTING_ROD.

  1. 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
    • Click Close.
  2. 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

  1. The Pin connection is now defined, click Complete Component from the dashboard.
  2. 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

  1. Click Save  from the main toolbar and click OK.
  2. Click File > Close Window .