I need some coaching for 3D constraints
I am attempting to understand the process of working with 3D constraints. Note that I am quite well versed in the general topic, since I have used several other parametric 3D modelers.
My problem is that there is something in the process I must be omitting. I start with a 3D template. I insert a pair of mechanical components, i.e. a nut and a bolt. Then, I attempt to constrain the nut and bolt together. I did successfully create the co-centric constraint between them.
When I attempted to create a distance constraint between the face of the nut, and the face of the bolt. I do successfully initiate the process by selecting the distance constraint icon, then I successfully select the two faces. But, I always get the error, "Invalid Selection". Note that I did a little playing around between the co-centric constraint, and when I attempted the distance mate.
I suspect I somehow got out of the proper mode. My guess is that it is sort of like being inside the dimension creation mode. If you attempt to create a dimension outside of that mode, it does not recognize the command you are typing. Did I get out of the proper mode for 3d constraints?
Attached is a full screen grab after the error occurred. This may provide a clue to someone about what is happening.
As an aside, while there are a few tutorials in the online help area, and some videos, I wish there were more. Perhaps I need to purchase a reference book that provides more instruction to the user? But, I am hesitant to do that since I am really just evaluating if the 3D abilities in v14 is good for my company. There seem to be a great number of BricsCAD tutorials on Youtube, but many are not English. Is there a particular place to view a good list of BricaCAD tutorials in English?
Thanks for the help,
Joe Dunfee
My problem is that there is something in the process I must be omitting. I start with a 3D template. I insert a pair of mechanical components, i.e. a nut and a bolt. Then, I attempt to constrain the nut and bolt together. I did successfully create the co-centric constraint between them.
When I attempted to create a distance constraint between the face of the nut, and the face of the bolt. I do successfully initiate the process by selecting the distance constraint icon, then I successfully select the two faces. But, I always get the error, "Invalid Selection". Note that I did a little playing around between the co-centric constraint, and when I attempted the distance mate.
I suspect I somehow got out of the proper mode. My guess is that it is sort of like being inside the dimension creation mode. If you attempt to create a dimension outside of that mode, it does not recognize the command you are typing. Did I get out of the proper mode for 3d constraints?
Attached is a full screen grab after the error occurred. This may provide a clue to someone about what is happening.
As an aside, while there are a few tutorials in the online help area, and some videos, I wish there were more. Perhaps I need to purchase a reference book that provides more instruction to the user? But, I am hesitant to do that since I am really just evaluating if the 3D abilities in v14 is good for my company. There seem to be a great number of BricsCAD tutorials on Youtube, but many are not English. Is there a particular place to view a good list of BricaCAD tutorials in English?
Thanks for the help,
Joe Dunfee
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