How to Automatically Repair a Missing Mate Reference | SOLIDWORKS

Mate Reference feature can be added to frequently used components to automate common mates.
Follow the steps to know ‘How to Automatically Repair a Missing Mate Reference’
Step 1
When you right-click on an assembly Mate reference that’s missing or broken, you can select Auto Repair to automatically define a new reference.

Step 2

SOLIDWORKS repairs the missing reference by selecting a component reference that’s in the same location and orientation as the missing reference.
Step 3
You can repair multiple references at once by right-clicking the Mates Folder icon and selecting Auto Repair.

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