About the Axial Align relationship

In this section: 4.5.9.1. Using the Axial Align command bar

(Home tab→Assemble group→Axial Align )

The Axial Align relationship is used to align two cylindrical axes, a cylindrical axis and a linear element, or two linear elements.

As shown next, an Axial Align relationship between a cylindrical face on the part you are positioning (A) and a cylindrical face on a part already in the assembly (B).

The rotational axis can be locked or unlocked. When the Lock Rotation option on the command bar is locked, the rotational orientation is fixed at a random location. This option is useful when the rotational orientation of the part is not important, such as placing a bolt into a hole.

When the Unlock Rotation option is set, another assembly relationship can be applied to control the rotational orientation of the part. For example, an Angle relationship can be applied.

An Axial Align relationship can be used to position a part with respect to an element that is in a part, subassembly, or an assembly sketch.

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