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Transform multiple or all parts of an assembly in a chosen uniformed pattern quickly with the Exploded Assembly feature

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titleExplode an assembly

The exploded assembly function helps you to easily create exploded assembly views.

You can quickly move components using three different transformation methods applied to the components:

  • Linear - All components move in one direction
  • Radial - All components move out from a central axis
  • Spherical - All components move out from a central point.

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titleType
  • Linear
    The linear type transforms the parts of the assembly in a straight line following the selected axis.
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  • Radial
    The radial type transforms the parts of the assembly in a circular direction around the selected axis starting from the coordinate system origin.
  • Spherical 
    The spherical type transforms the parts of the assembly in a spherical direction around the coordinate system origin.
     
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titleMethodDirection
  • Distance Multiplier
  • Equal Space
  • Fixed Distance
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titleDirection
  • Coordinate System
    • Axis

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    • Coordinate System
      Use the global coordinate system or select a user defined coordinate system as the point of origin for the exploded transformations.

      This is used with all types of exploded assemblies.
       
    • Axis
      Select the X-axis, Y-axis, or Z-axis on the direction the selected exploded assembly type is to take place. 
      Used only with the Linear and Radial types. 
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    titleSelect Parts

    Select to perform the assembly explode on the entire assembly or selected parts.

    • All Parts (default)
    • Select Parts
      When selected one is able to select parts in the graphical window or the assembly tree.
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      First click on the Select button to start selection. Click Stop Selection when done.
      Select a part in the list and click the Remove button to remove from the list of selected parts.
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    titlePercentage.
    •  Slider Bar
      Use the percentage slider bar (0-100) to view the assembly exploding in the graphical area in real-time.
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    titleCreate User View

    CREATE NEW USER VIEW button

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    Click on the Create User View button to save the exploded assembly transformation.

    When clicking the Cancel button, the graphical area returns to the state (view) in which it started.

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    Tip
    titleHandy Hint

    The easiest way to understand the transformation types is to try them.

     

    Related Topics

    Transforms

    User Views