How to create object smart mates

Created: February 27, 2019
Updated: March 16, 2020

You don't have to struggle with enclosure form and fit when you can position boards in real time. Learn how to get the perfect fit and position of boards, connectors, and enclosures. Object smart mates ensure that individual designs can operate as a single functional object inside your entire assembly.

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