: Select File > New and choose the Assembly template.
To "put together" the post with other parts (like a baseplate or cap), use Mates.
: Click Insert > Base > Extrude to give the post height. 2. Start a New Assembly
: Use this to align circular centers (e.g., a bolt hole and a post). Distance : Set a specific gap between faces. 4. Finalizing the Assembly Solidworks Tutorial 4 - Simple Assemblies and Mates
: Repeat the insert process for other components. Apply Mates : Click Insert > Mate (or the paperclip icon). Coincident : Use this to make faces touch.