Smartcomponnt synopsis

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 ## How do I make components in an assembly that snap into the right locations without having to put all the relations in?
-You need to make Smart Components:  https://help.solidworks.com/2026/english/solidworks/sldworks/c_Smart_Components.htm
+You need to make [Smart Components](https://help.solidworks.com/2026/english/solidworks/sldworks/c_Smart_Components.htm).  Summary:
+1. Create an assembly with the part in it (or open an existing one)
+1. Appy mates to that component
+1. Tools > Make Smart Component
+1. Set the options
+1. Save the assembly and click Yes to save the reference models that have been modified.
+1. You don't need the assembly anymore if you created it just for this operation.