Assembly InsertLink
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| Menu location |
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| Assembly → Insert Component |
| Workbenches |
| Assembly |
| Default shortcut |
| I |
| Introduced in version |
| 1.0 |
| See also |
| None |
Description
The 
Assembly InsertLink tool inserts a component into the active assembly. This creates dynamic links (called components here) to parts, bodies, primitives, and assemblies.
Usage
- There are several ways to invoke the tool:
- Press the
Insert Component button. - Select the Assembly → Insert Component option from the menu.
- Use the keyboard shortcut: I.
- Press the
- The Insert Component dialog opens in the Task panel listing elements available to be used as components.
- ...
Assembly
- Joints: Toggle Grounded, Create a Fixed Joint, Create Revolute Joint, Create Cylindrical Joint, Create Slider Joint, Create Ball Joint, Create Distance Joint, Create Parallel Joint, Create Perpendicular Joint, Create Angle Joint, Create Rack and Pinion Joint, Create Screw Joint, Create Gears Joint, Create Belt Joint
- Preferences: Preferences
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