Move a Part in an Assembly

This function can be used to move the selected part or subassembly in an assembly.

Note: We recommend to use this function to move an assembly or a part to the origin of the working window.
  • When moving the part, the origin of the assembly is displayed in the model. (see the figure).
  • Click a new position for the part in relation to the selected reference point or origin.

    Offset and Rotate a Part in Relation to Origin

  • A geometric constraint on the part to be moved may prevent moving the part.

Moving a Part

  1. Do one of the following:
    • Select a part or a component.
    • Select a subassembly.
  2. Select the context-sensitive function Move.
  3. You can select auxiliary functions before clicking a reference point from the part.
  4. Select the reference point from the part, in relation to which you click the new position.
  5. You can select auxiliary functions before clicking a new location for the part.
  6. Click a new location for the part. You can also select the origin (point of the reference point macro) as the new location.
Note:
  • A coincident constraint is created for the part/component between the reference point selected from the part and the selected element.