Build the fixture assembly

Purpose

The fixture assembly will be built from the individual components.

The fixture carrier and clamp instances are brought together and positioned correctly to build the complete fixture assembly.

Steps

1. Preparation

Depending on the license package in use, continue from Layout Builder or Offline Programming.

1.1 Switch to the Layout Builder workbench

Switch to LB workbench

1.2 Or switch to the Offline Programming workbench

Switch to OLP workbench

1.3 Create a new empty document

Create a new document

2. Build the fixture assembly

2.1 Switch to Drag & Snap mode if working in OLP

When working in the Offline Programming workbench, switch to Drag & Snap mode so the fixture components can be moved in the assembly.

Drag & Snap operation mode

2.2 Add the fixture carrier and clamps

Add the previously created fixture carrier and clamp resources (.cenres) to the layout.

Build the fixture assembly

2.3 Move the clamps apart

Because all four clamps appear at the same position initially, move them apart first.

Move the clamps

2.4 Position the clamps in the fixture

Position the clamps

3. Save

3.1 Note about saving from OLP

When working in the Offline Programming workbench, you cannot save a layout. In that case, continue directly with project setup. Otherwise continue with layout saving.

3.2 Save the layout under a new name

Save as layout

Be sure to save your data frequently.

Next Step

-> Build the fixture from external CAD data

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