Using a Protected Component in a Model

Add a protected component to your model using the Import Protected Model tool.

  1. Open a model that will contain the protected component.
  2. On the Home tab, in the File group, click the  Protection icon. From the drop-down list, click the Protect Model icon.
  3. On the Import Protected Model dialog, browse to the location of the protected component and click Create.
    Figure 1. The Import Protected Model dialog.


  4. [Optional] Use the Align tool or transforms (translate, Rotate and scale) to place the protected component in the model.
    Tip: Reference the accessible workplanes for the protected model.
The protected component is available in the model tree under Protected Models. Any exposed workplanes or ports are also listed here.
Figure 2. The model tree showing the imported protected component. Note the exposed workplane.