Applying the path mate

In this section, we will learn how to apply the advanced mate's path mate. We will do that by limiting the movement of a tile to stick to a specifically designated path, as highlighted in the following diagram. All of the parts and assembly files needed for this exercise are available for download with this chapter:

To apply the path mate, we will be required to set up a path to follow. For this, we have the option of selecting an existing path that includes ones from existing sketches or existing edges. Another option is to create a new sketch to represent our path. However, when creating or selecting a path, note ...

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