Chapter 19: Using Smart Components
Note
You can only drive auto-sizing by cylindrical geometry. n
- Part of the Smart Component definition includes applying a Mate Reference to the
part so that the big hole automatically snaps to cylindrical geometry. Another aspect
is that it adds in-context holes that match the mounting holes to the plate. Figure 19.10
shows the assembly that this part is meant to go into. The clamp snaps onto the stepped
shaft and adds holes to the plate.
FIGURE 19.10
The assembly where the Smart Component will be used- Open the file named Chapter 19 Autosize Training Assembly.sldasm. This
has been prepared to help you get started with the Smart Component training.
Note
The shaft is not necessary in the training assembly. The training assembly is intended to create the in-context
Smart Feature and to create the configurator table. The shaft part has been added here for visualization only. n
- Insert the clamp part into the assembly and mate it concentric to the shaft and coin-
cident to the blue plate. It does not matter where the clamp sits along the shaft, but it
should be fully mated into the location so that it does not slide back and forth. A distance
mate from a plane or planar face would be a good choice. - Edit the plate in the context of the assembly, and convert entities from the mount-
ing holes in the clamp to create holes in the plate that align with the holes in the
clamp. - Exit the Edit Component mode.
- Activate Toolbox, select the four holes, as shown in Figure 19.11, and insert Socket
Head Cap Screws,^3 ⁄ 8 by 24 by^5 ⁄ 8 inches. If you do not have Toolbox or choose not to use
it, then a part with the correct name and sized configurations is provided on the CD-ROM. - Use the same fastener to place in the mounting holes, using the correct size for the
hole. The length will be set later. Use a default length of 2.25 inches for both mounting
holes.