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A Mechanism element defines the workspace of one Mechanism-Editor. It includes a Mechanism name-tab, graphics-area, XY-axes, and Base-Part. To add a Mechanism element, you must select a Plane. The XY-axes of the Mechanism-Editor's workspace and of the Plane you select are coincident and coplanar. There is no limit to the number of Mechanism elements you can add to your model. |
STEP 1:Start the Add Mechanism command:
![]() Model elements toolbar |
The Command-Manager starts. |
STEP 2: Select a Plane
![]() Command-Manager ![]() Command-Manager - Plane element |
The Command-Manager has one selection-box. You must select a Plane. If you cannot see a Plane: Enable Show Solids in Mechanisms.
The Plane is now in the selection-box in the Command-Manager. |
STEP 3: Complete the command
![]() Command-Manager - 'OK' |
You must click the 'tick' to complete the command.
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Result
1.The Command-Manager closes. 2.You jump immediately to a new Mechanism-Editor workspace 3.The Mechanism element is a new element in the Assembly-Tree. It is a child to the Plane you select. |
RESULT: Workspace
![]() Mechanism-Editor workspace
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![]() Hieratchy of new Mechanism in Assembly-Tree |
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The Mechanism element in the Assembly-Tree:
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Video: Add Mechanism-Editor to Plane