Using the Parallel command

To place a new part into the assembly, drag a placement part from the Parts Library into the assembly workspace.

The system automatically opens the Assemble command and the associated Assemble command bar, and highlights the placement part (for more information, see Assemble parts (workflow)).

On the Assemble command bar, select the Parallel option from the Relationship Types drop-down list .

For more information, see Using the Parallel features on the command bar.

On the highlighted part being placed, select a cylindrical axis or a linear element.

Select the assembly part that is to be used to form the relationship.

On the part in the assembly, select a cylindrical axis or a linear element use to form the Parallel relationship.

Select the Offset Type that is to be used. Select a single Fixed value or two values that specify a Range.

• Fixed—To constrain the part to a specified value, select the Fixed option and then enter the value.

• Float—When a floating offset is defined, another applied relationship will control the offset distance. This option is selected when a fixed value is not known or is variable and the offset is to be determined by some subsequent relationship. When this option is selected, the offset value box is disabled.

• Range—To allow movement of the placed part, select the Range option and enter the two values (minimum and maximum) that represent the amount of movement that is to be allowed.

To complete the action, press OK.

The Assemble command bar remains open to apply the next relationship.

To apply another relationship, continue with Create additional relationships.

To close the Assemble command and the Assemble command bar, press the Esc key.

Sometimes a second relationship must be formed to fully assert a Parallel relationship (similar to a Mate relationship).

To create an Parallel relationship between two parts, you can do either of the following:

• To create a relationship using the Assemble command bar, the Assemble command bar must be open. If is not open, select the Assemble command (Home tab→Assemble group→Assemble). On the Assemble command bar, select the Parallel icon from the Relationship Types drop-down list.

• To create a relationship using the Parallel command bar, the Parallel command bar must be open. If is not open, select the Parallel command (Home tab→Assemble group→Parallel) .

The actions that can be performed are the same for each option. However, after the Parallel command bar is opened, only an Parallel relationship can be applied. The relationship type cannot be changed (see Using the Parallel features on the command bar).

Select the relationship parts and features as described previously.

To complete the action, press OK.

To close the command and the command bar, press the Esc key.