Axis on axis

This command constrains an axis of the part to be included in relation to an axis of the destination geometry.

Creation stages / Use:

Click the icon or select the Assembly > Axis on axis... command from the drop-down menu.

It is also possible to add constraints in a configuration of a mechanism. In this case, select the Mechanism > Axis on axis... command from the drop-down menu.

1. Select an axis of the geometry to be included.

2. Select an axis of the destination geometry.

3. Enter the distance.

The Axis on axis positioning can be reversed.
It is possible to create an mid axis "on the fly" by clicking on "+".

Available Options:

Parallel:

When this option is cleared, you can only create a contact point between the two selected axes.

Modifications / Additional information:

The modification can either be carried out via the popup menu with the Edit axis on axis command or by clicking on the labels.

The double-click:

On the icon, reverses the constraint.
On the name, renames the constraint.

Axes, edges, arcs, circles and cylindrical faces can be selected.