Are you working on a SolidWorks assembly and need to unfix a part? Don’t worry, in this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of unfixing a part in SolidWorks assembly. Follow the steps below to easily unfix a part and make changes to your assembly.
Step 1: Open the Assembly
To begin, open the SolidWorks assembly that contains the part you want to unfix. You can do this by going to File > Open, and then selecting the assembly file from your computer.
Step 2: Locate the Fixed Part
Once the assembly is open, locate the part that is currently fixed or constrained. This can be done by visually inspecting the assembly or using the feature tree on the left-hand side of the screen.
Step 3: Access Part Properties
To unfix a part, you need to access its properties. Right-click on the fixed part in either the graphics area or feature tree and select Properties. This will open up a dialog box with various options for that particular part.
Step 4: Modify Constraints
In the properties dialog box, navigate to the “Constraints” tab. Here, you will find all of the constraints or mates applied to that specific part.
If there are multiple constraints applied, you can selectively remove them by clicking on each constraint and selecting “Delete”. Alternatively, if you want to remove all constraints at once, click on “Delete All”.
Note:
- If there are other parts dependent on this fixed part, removing its constraints may result in the assembly becoming unstable or misaligned. Make sure to review the impact of removing the constraints before proceeding.
- If you want to modify a specific constraint rather than removing it entirely, you can also edit the constraint properties in this dialog box.
Step 5: Confirm Changes
After removing the constraints, click on “OK” to confirm the changes and close the properties dialog box. The fixed part is now successfully unfixed, and you can freely move or modify it within the assembly.
Remember to save your changes by going to File > Save or using the shortcut Ctrl + S.
Conclusion
In this tutorial, we have learned how to unfix a part in SolidWorks assembly. By following these steps, you can easily remove constraints from a fixed part and make adjustments as needed. Remember to exercise caution when removing constraints, as it may affect the overall stability of your assembly.
We hope this tutorial has been helpful in expanding your SolidWorks skills. Stay tuned for more informative articles on SolidWorks and other CAD software!