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Beginner's Guide to SOLIDWORKS 2019- Level I

23.17. - When the second 'Side Cover' is added, it has a (-) sign next to it in the

FeatureManager. Remember, this means that it has at least one unconstrained

Degree of Freedom (DOF). Since this part was just added to the assembly, all six

DOF are unconstrained, and the component can be moved and rotated. Turn off

the "Origins" if needed (menu "View, Hide/Show, Origins") and rotate the view

just as we do with parts to look at the assembly from the back.

In order to "Move" a component within the assembly, click-and-drag it with

the left mouse button. To "Rotate" it, click-and-drag it with the right mouse button.

"Move" and "Rotate" the second 'Side Cover' as needed to align it approximately

as shown to add the necessary mates and locate it.

Move Component - Left Mouse Click-and-Drag

Rotate Component - Right Mouse Click-and-Drag

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