Inventor 2026.1 Makes Assigning Mate Constraints a Breeze

Jennifer MacMillan

The release of Autodesk Inventor 2026.1 brings a subtle but handy change to how you can assign mate constraints. A new pull-down menu has been added for the second selection option that allows you to toggle between single or multiple selections.

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With the Multiselect option selected, you are now able to select multiple references from different components to mate with the first selection, as shown below.

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This new option will certainly help make assigning constraints more efficient when assembling multiple components to the same face. I hope you find this feature helpful!

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Manager – Learning Content Development<br><br>Trained in Instructional Design, Jennifer uses her skills to develop instructor-led and web-based training products as well as knowledge profiling tools. Jennifer has achieved the Autodesk Certified Professional certification for Inventor and is also recognized as an Autodesk Certified Instructor (ACI). She enjoys teaching the training courses that she authors and is also very skilled in providing technical support to end-users. Jennifer holds a Bachelor of Engineering Degree as well as a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Dalhousie University.
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