Assemble by 3 Points

In this Task

The rectangle will be assembled onto the center of the circle.

Before you Start 

The view is set to WorldPlan.

The Workplane is displayed.

The zoom magnification should be sufficient to display both the circle and rectangle clearly.

Assemble by 3 Points

Ribbon : Modify | 3D Modifications | Assemble by 3 Points

Default Menu : Modify | Modify 3D Objects | 3D Assemble | Assemble by 3 Points

Palette : 3D Model | 3D Modify | Assemble by 3 Points

This manipulation feature is used to assemble 2D profiles or 3D objects by defining a base point and a destination point.A minimum of 2 points is required; a source and a destination point.

Select Assemble by 3 Points from the menu options above and at the prompt > select an entity whose position you wish to change, left click onto the rectangle.

At the prompt > specify the location of the source point, indicate the midpoint of the bottom edge of the rectangle, shown below.

At the prompt > specify the location of the destination point, place the cursor on the edge of the circle and input C to target the center point.  The center of the construction circle could also be used.

Right click and select Finish from the local menu.  The result is shown below.