Add a Tangential Constraint

Set two parts tangential to each other. Select the element from the the both parts, select the face or the line to define the constraint. You can add the constraint to the spine face, also.

  1. On the tab, in the Constraints group, select Add Tangential Constraint, and select two parts, between which you add the constraint.
  2. Click the first part.
  3. Select the appropriate face or line on the first part.
  4. Click the second part.
  5. Select the appropriate face or line on the second part. The parts will be positioned in accordance with the constraint.
  6. Select Confirm.
Note:
  • If the result is not what you expected, you can flip the Tangential constraint. Flipp the Tangential Constraint
  • You can define a constraint as configuration-specific by selecting the constraint and then selecting the context-sensitive menu function Edit.

    Edit Constraint

  • You can also use this function by first selecting the two parts, and then select Tangential. Select the second part Ctrl+right mouse button.
  • Zoom the part view by the Z key to select an element. Zoom all by pressing the A key.
  • Move a part by moving the cursor onto a part, then moving the mouse while holding down the left mouse button.