: Click Insert > Base > Extrude to give the post height. 2. Start a New Assembly
: Repeat the insert process for other components. Apply Mates : Click Insert > Mate (or the paperclip icon). Coincident : Use this to make faces touch.
Once your part files are saved, you can bring them together. SolidWorks 99 Tutorial
: Use this to align circular centers (e.g., a bolt hole and a post). Distance : Set a specific gap between faces. 4. Finalizing the Assembly Solidworks Tutorial 4 - Simple Assemblies and Mates
: Select File > New and choose the Assembly template. : Click Insert > Base > Extrude to give the post height
Before you can assemble, you must model the individual components.
: Use the Rectangle or Circle tool to define the cross-section of your post. Apply Mates : Click Insert > Mate (or the paperclip icon)
: Click the Sketch button on the toolbar or go to Insert > Sketch . Select a default plane (e.g., Plane1).