Snap and Smart Move

Snap and Smart Move

Path:
Edit | Move | Snap
Edit | Move | Smart Move

Use this to ...

• Move a component onto another component by snapping similar part geometry together.
• Move a component onto another component by snapping individual part geometry together and apply constraints.

Prerequisites

• You should be in the Assembly Design workbench.

Process: Snapping Components Together

1. Select Edit | Move | Snap. CATIA prompts you to select the first geometric element to be used.

2. In the Graphics window, pick the first element on a part. This component moves during the operation.

3. In the Graphics window, pick the second element. This component remains stationary during the operation. CATIA snaps the two components together and displays a green arrow and axis of rotation in the Graphics window.

4. Click the arrow to reverse the component, if necessary.

5. Click in free space to validate the move.

Process: Using Smart Move to Constrain Components

1. Select Edit | Move | Smart Move to display the Smart Move dialog.

2. Click More to expand the dialog.

3. Activate Automatic constraint creation.

4. In the Graphics window, pick an element from the component to move.

5. In the Graphics window, pick an element from the stationary component.
Note that for many element types, CATIA snaps the two components together and displays a green arrow and axis of rotation in the Graphics window.

6. If necessary, click the arrow to reverse the component.

7. Click in the background of Graphics window to add the constraint, and display the message Constraint is created in the dialog.

8. Click OK to close the dialog.

Options

Smart Move Dialog

Allows you to define how a component is moved by snapping and gives you the option of creating constraints.

Automatic Constraint Creation

Activate this option to create a constraint when the component snaps or moves into position.

Quick Constraint

Lets you define the priority with which constraints apply to components. CATIA will apply the first relevant constraint to the type of geometry picked.

Move Constraint Up

Moves a constraint up one level in the Quick Constraint list.

Move Constraint Down

Moves a constraint down one level in the Quick Constraint list.

Create Verified Constraints First

Allows CATIA to create suitable constraints when using the command based on the geometry selected.

Tips

• You do not have to specify both sets of geometry when using the Smart Move feature. CATIA lets you pick the first geometrical element and drag it onto another similar element before applying a constraint.