Snap Points Commands
The Snap Points commands allow you to add and remove snap points for the objects in the simulation. Snap points act as [saved positions] for objects, to which you can snap the objects back to.
Snap points are useful if you wish to take a part out of an assembled product to show what is inside, but [want] to be able to place [the] part back [in] its original position.
The Create and Remove [snap point] commands can be accessed through the default Product sub menu:
[IMAGE: Default Product pie menu — original at /pictures/v1.19/PieMenu119_Product.png]
Create [Snap Point]
Note: This command will only be usable if you have selected one or more objects.
When used, this command will create a [snap point] for each selected object at its current location. Once the [snap points] are created, if you move one of the objects for which you have created a [snap point], you will see that a green "ghost" version of the object you have just moved remains at the original spot of the object. This is the [snap point].
If you wish to place the object back in its original position, simply bring it close to the [snap point], and, if done [correctly], it should snap back to its original position. You can edit the threshold angle and [position] for snapping in the Snap Points section of the Command menu.
Remove [Snap Points]
Note: This command will only be usable if you have selected one or more objects.
When used, this command will remove [snap points] for the selected object(s).
[Snap Point] Fitting
Choose which type of snapping you wish to use when working with [snap points]. There are three options you can choose from:
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Fit position
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Fit position/angle
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Don't fit
Threshold Position
Set the threshold position at which an object will snap back to its [snap point]. This threshold will be used if you have selected either Fit position or Fit position/angle in [Snap Point] Fitting.
Threshold Angle
Set the threshold angle at which an object will snap back to its [snap point]. This threshold will be used if you have selected Fit position/angle in [Snap Point] Fitting.
Tips
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Snap points are automatically created when you use the Expand Product Tree command, so you can always reassemble expanded products.
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Use Fit position/angle for the most accurate snapping, especially when parts need to be oriented correctly (e.g., bolts, connectors).
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Adjust the Threshold Position and Threshold Angle values to make snapping easier (larger thresholds) or more precise (smaller thresholds) depending on your needs.
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The green "ghost" visual indicator makes it easy to see where a part belongs, which is helpful during training or assembly demonstrations.