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Re: Last version export rule

I'd love for the option in the Version dialogue to open the version after creating it, rather than automatically proceed to the main workspace.

That way one can immediately proceed to exporting rather than having to load the just made version first.
then return to main if you want to continue working.

jelte_steur814

Re: Mate : impact of the order of mate connector selection

For me, I always select the connectors like "the part added" (selection 1) is attached to "the main part" (selection2) and I never have problems even with very large assemblies.

Here is an example of what is good practice for a welded assembly:
All welded brackets (selections 1) are mounted on the main frame (selection 2) for each mate. In this case, the Main frame would be fix and all brackets mate to it.

A bad practice is to mate BracketA to MainFrame + mate MainFrame to BracketB + mate MainFrame to BracketC + mate MainFrame to BracketD + etc... In this case, the frame relates to many brackets rather than many brackets relate to a single part, the frame.

When the mate has freedom (not a fastened), I always place selection 1 as the part moving relatively to the other one (selection 2). Like a linear bearing with a slider mate onto a rail. Then a carriage would be fastened on the bearing, not the bearing fastened to the carriage. This way, the carriage is mounted onto the bearing, which is mounted sliding on the rail.

In the end, you should have a "chain" of mates showing what is mounted to what, not a "web" of mates going all directions!

I hope this is clear and it helps...