How to Unfix a Component in Solidworks?

To fix or float an assembly component:
  1. Right-click the component in the graphics area or the component's name in the FeatureManager design tree.
  2. Select Fix or Float.
  3. In assemblies with multiple configurations, select This Configuration, All Configurations, or Specified Configurations.

How do you align components in Solidworks?

Align Components PropertyManager
  1. Add the component by dragging it in the graphics area.
  2. Right-click the component and click Align Components.

How do you rotate a fixed component in Solidworks?

Click Rotate Component (Assembly toolbar) or Tools > Component > Rotate. The Rotate Component PropertyManager appears, and the pointer changes to . Select one or more components in the graphics area. Select a component and drag in any direction.

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