Align Parts to Features

Align parts to features such as points, edges, faces, and holes using the Move tool.

  1. Select the Move tool, or press M.

  2. Select one or more parts.
  3. Click the tip of an axis manipulator on the Move tool.

  4. Click a point, edge, face, or hole to align the selected object to that feature.
  5. Right-click and mouse through the check mark to exit, or double-right-click.
Tip:
  • Selecting a face of a cylindrical hole will align the selected part or entity to the axis of the hole.
  • Use the icons on the microdialog to align the Move tool to the selected object's local or global axes.

Video: Aligning Parts to Features

Align Part to Point

Align Part to Edge

Align Part to Face

Align Part to Hole