Beginner help needed

Jenny

I have made a simple part studio with 6 parts.  When I bring it into assembly, I am trying to be able to show motion.  Can I share the model here so you can see what I'm talking about?  I have grouped two groups of parts and then tried to use the revolute constraint.  I'm not sure if I need to also use planar or fastened constraints.  When I try to do that, it re-positions the two groups of parts relative to each other (I don't want that).  I've spent literally hours trying a bunch of stuff and have viewed the tutorials on assemblies.  How can I get over the hump?

famadorian

Yes, share the model here. Also helpful with a more descriptive topic

NeilCooke

@Jenny try right clicking one of the parts and selecting Fix. This will stop at least one of the parts from moving when you drag. 

Jake_Rosenfeld

This might be helpful!
https://learn.onshape.com/courses/fundamentals-onshape-assemblies

john_mcclary

Also you will need to accept the mate, it will move in a strange way while the command is open.
Once you accept the command everything snaps back to where it belongs. (takes some getting used to)