Assembly Tools

In this Task 

The spout will be assembled using common facets and edges. 

Before you Start 

View is set to Isometric South East. 

Take Note 

There are several methods of assembling the spout onto the faceted edge of the solid. 

In the Animation example of this session, the Assemble by Facet method is used.

When assembling the spout, the profile will remain at it’s current location in the editor. Store the profile of this part in the Blocks palette.

Assembly Tools

Ribbon : Modify | 3D Modifications | Assemble by Facet

Default Menu : Modify | Modify 3D Objects | 3D Assemble | Assemble byFacet

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

Several methods are used to assemble components onto the primary solid.For example, the Assemble by Facet tool could be used to align the faces of a solid and the Assemble by Edge tool can be used to define common points and edges.

Select Assemble by Facet, then select the facet of the spout, shown below.

Next select the facet on the primary solid, shown below left.  Right click and select Finish.  The result is shown below.

Using Assemble by Facet to align the 2 objects

Use Assemble by 3 Points so that the midpoints and the primary solid are aligned, shown below.

Using Assemble by 3 Points to assemble the midpoints of the 2 objects