Hi guys,
How do I make this tube follow a specific path using a path mate? The idea is to use the midpoint as reference as a path
The tube is made using swept boss.
No matter how hard I tried [even with the filter vertex], I'm not able to select the vertex.
I tried adding a reference point, but when trying to add a reference path, I always get "Please select path and vertex from separate components"
Help is appreciated, thanks!
As per the help file http://help.solidworks.com/2013/English/solidworks/sldworks/t_path_mate_swassy.htm
You can select only vertices for the point. :(. I have no access to SW now to check that, but if that is the case you might want to submit an ER for adding this functionality in the future.
For the time being you can create a dummy body in the tube component with a vertex in the position you need. Feel free to hide that body after applying the path mate.