Automatically assemble all the components and plugs on a manifold created by importing HyDraw® Schematic XML file. MDTools® automatically creates all the required constraints and assembles the components at the correct location.
1. Create a new assembly drawing (.iam) and place the manifold into the assembly drawing using the Place Component command in Inventor.
2. MDTools 785 ribbon > Assemble panel > Auto Assemble
The component Models assigned in HyDraw Schematic are automatically assembled to the manifold.
Note: If there is no manifold placed in the assembly, MDTools shows a Message box to check if you want to place a manifold in the assembly.
3. Click Yes.
The Place Component dialog box displays.
4. Select a component.
MDTools automatically places the selected component in the assembly drawing.
The component models assigned in the HyDraw® Schematic are automatically assembled to the manifold.
Note
If the CAD Model Location option is selected as Vault Server in the MDTools Assembly Settings. Then, assign plugs using CAD Models location in Vault Server, MDTools Library Manager 2020.