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orienting helix spring in Assembly

rig_tigrig_tig Member Posts: 3
I created a spring (well, I copied it actually, then modified), but adding to an assembly was a little problematical. Mmm...not so much the addition , but getting it aligned. The final spring object has no concept of the main coil axis. Now, I want it aligned around a rod, so how do I get the spring to have a central axis to align with the rod?

Answers

  • owen_sparksowen_sparks Member, Developers Posts: 2,660 PRO
    Add an explicit mate connector in the part studio, and then it'll be ready fr you to use in the assy.

    Cheers, OS.
    Business Systems and Configuration Controller
    HWM-Water Ltd
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