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Beginner's Guide to SOLIDWORKS 2019- Level I

If the 'Top Cover' is upside down in the preview, release the "Ait" key, and

while still pressing the left mouse button press the "Tab" key once; notice how the

preview changes by flipping the 'Top Cover'. Pressing the "Tab" key again will flip

the mate again. Make sure you have the correct orientation for the 'Top Cover'

before releasing the left mouse button to add the SmartMate.

One possible orientation; press the "Tab" key to flip.

Orientation after pressing the "Tab" key

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24.15. - Now add the final mate to the 'Top Cover'. Hold down the "Ait" key and

drag the indicated edge to the face (or edge) of the 'Housing' to make them

Coincident. Adding this mate will fully define the 'Top Cover'. Change the color of

the parts as before for easier visualization.

NOTE: The rest of the illustrations and exercises will be done using the full gear

components added in this assembly.

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