SolidWorks 2010 Bible

Chapter 12: Building Efficient Assemblies ...................................................................................

Assembly equations

Assembly equations work mainly like part equations, but with some additional complications

and considerations. For example, one of the additional features of assembly equations is the ability

to drive the dimensions of one part from another part. The syntax is slightly different for this

application, as shown in Figure 12.2. Overall, issues with equation order and using driven

dimensions on the right side of the equation are the same between parts and assemblies.

FIGURE 12.1

Elements of an assembly

Cross-Reference
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FIGURE 12.2

An assembly equation driving one part from another