Align Parts to Features

Align parts to features such as points, edges, faces, and holes using the Move tool.

  1. Select the Move tool, or press M or T.

    Or press M or T.
  2. Select one or more parts.
  3. Click the tip of an axis manipulator on the Move tool.

  4. Click a point, edge, face, or hole to align the selected object to that feature.
  5. Right-click and mouse through the check mark to exit, or double-right-click.
Tip:
  • Selecting a face of a cylindrical hole will align the selected part or entity to the axis of the hole.
  • Use the icons on the microdialog to align the Move tool to the selected object's local or global axes.

Video: Aligning Parts to Features

Align Part to Point

Align Part to Edge

Align Part to Face

Align Part to Hole