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How do I explode an assembly with the Move tool?

This tutorial requires:

DesignSpark Mechanical V6.0

You can explode assemblies for a detailed look inside with the Move tool and the Fulcrum tool guide.

1. Select all the components in the Structure tree that are part of the assembly you want to explode.
2. Anchor the Move handle on one component.
3. Select the Fulcrum tool guide and click another component.
4. Select an axis on the Move handle and drag to explode the assembly in that direction.

Explode Structure

Watch this demo (click to enlarge):

Video on how to explode structure

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