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Purpose
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The fixture assembly will be built from the individual components.
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The fixture carrier and a number of instances of the clamp are brought together and positioned correctly to build the complete fixture assembly.
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Steps
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Preparation
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Depending on the license package that is used:
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1.1
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Switch to the Layout Builder workbench.
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Switch to the Offline Programming workbench.
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1.2
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Create a new, empty document.
If another document is already open in the running session, this step has to be executed. If not, this step can be skipped
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Build the fixture assembly
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2.1
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While switching to any workbench, the Operation mode Normal is set active automatically. When working in the Offline Programming workbench, one has to switch to the Operation mode Drag & snap to be able to move the individual components in the fixture assembly.
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2.2
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Load the fixture from the Component library.
When the library is not configured, it can be loaded directly from its file location with the Add existing components command.
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2.3
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Then load a clamp from the Component library.
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2.4
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Position the clamp in the fixture at its location. Drag the clamp towards its mounting position on the fixture. Once its close to it, a yellow connecting line between the clamp and the fixture adapter appears. Dropping it now will connect it to the fixture.
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2.5
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Copy the clamp with use of the Ctrl-C key and paste it in the assembly with the Ctrl-V key. Bring it in its mounting position. Then repeat this step for the remaining other two clamps.
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2.6
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Change to the Interaction operation mode. Now the kinematics of the clamp can be simulated. To restore their position, pick the Reset to design position command.
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3
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Save
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3.1
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Save the layout of this fixture assembly.
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