When you mate to an analytical surface, a valid solution is to mate to the virtual extension of the analytical surface. The components might not move as you expect.
To try to achieve the mate, move the components as close to the correct position as possible.
| In this assembly, you want to place the lever’s edge on the half cylinder. | |
|---|---|
| Original Position | Required Position |
| Select entities to mate. | Position after the mate is applied. Why does the lever move here? |
| The lever mates to the virtual extension of the analytical surface, shown in red. | |
| Move the lever closer to the correct position, then apply the mate. | The lever mates to the correct position. |