Coaxial

2026-5-25 under 1 minute

The Coaxial mate aligns two mate objects to the same center axis. It is commonly used for cylindrical or circular geometry, such as shafts, holes, and cylinders.

Steps
  1. Press M or click the "New Mate" icon to enter mate mode.

  2. Create a mate:

    1. Select a pair of mate objects in the graphics area.

    2. Select "Coaxial" in the Mate menu.

    3. Optional: Click the Flip button to reverse the alignment direction of the mating faces.

  3. Press Esc or click the "New Mate" icon again to exit mate mode.

Step 1 - Press M or click the "New Mate" icon:

Step 2 - Select a pair of mate objects in the graphics area:

Step 3 - Select "Coaxial" in the Mate menu: