Copy with constraints

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Can we copy with constraints with the notion of "Lock Rotation"?

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On the 2015 version of Solidworks, not to my knowledge.

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Hello

As stated on the official SolidWorks forum, this is not possible:

https://forum.solidworks.com/thread/82059

And a priori the improvement has not yet been implemented in the 2016 version, but it will be soon:

 SPR #:732435    
 Product:SolidWorks
 Status:Under review (Implemented)
 Fixed in:none none
 Area:Assemblies
 Sub-Area:Mate - Standard
 Customer Impact:Medium
 Enhancement:No
 Summary:Lock rotation option is not copied when copy with mates.

https://customerportal.solidworks.com/eservice_enu/start.swe?SWECmd=InvokeMethod&SWEMethod=GotoRecord&SWEService=SWGotoRecord&ViewName=SW+All+Defects+List+customerportal+-+Search&BusObject=Product+Defect&BusComp=Product+Defect&Id=1-20OWKBH&SRN=

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Hello

 

In the 2016 version, you can lock the rotation by copying the advanced constraint "center profile".

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Hello

What you can do is type coaxial in  the filter bar, this way only this constraint will appear. Then grab them all  then right-click and set the rotation of x rotations at once.

May the force be with you.


coax.docx
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Even faster, Right click on the constrained paper clip and then lock the concentric rotation:

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