Understanding and applying value-driven standard mates
This section covers the standard mates that are defined by numerical values, that is, the distance and angle mates. We will learn about what do they do and how to apply them to an assembly. By the end of this section, we will be familiar with applying all the standard mates, which is our first step when it comes to working with SOLIDWORKS assembly tools.
Defining value-driven standard mates
Value-driven standard mates are those that depend on numerical values so that they can be set. They include two standard mates – distance and angle. Here is a brief definition of these two mates:
- Distance: This sets a certain fixed distance between two entities, such as edges and straight surfaces.
- Angle: This sets a certain fixed angle between two straight surfaces or edges.
Whenever we define one of these mates, we need to input a number that indicates the desired distance or angle. Now that we know what the...
