Inserting the First Part into the Assembly (continued)

The FeatureManager design tree contains the feature (f) knee<1>. Because this is the first component inserted into the assembly, knee is fixed (f). It cannot be moved or rotated unless you float (unfix) it. The <1> means that this is the first instance of knee in the assembly.

The assembly also contains an empty Mates folder. This folder is a placeholder for the mates that you add later.

  1. Click Isometric (Standard Views toolbar).

  2. Click View, Origins to clear the origin from the graphics area.

  3. Click Window, knee.sldprt., and close the part document.

The assembly remains open.

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