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How to Use Copy With Mates in SOLIDWORKS

How to Use Copy With Mates in SOLIDWORKS Copy With Mates in SOLIDWORKS duplicates a component in an assembly while reusing or redefining its mates. It is useful when the same part appears multiple times with similar placement, such as fasteners, brackets, rollers, spacers, or repeated hardware. When to use Copy With Mates Use Copy …

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