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This can be a little challenging, but there is a method that I use which people seem to like. Instead of explaining it with a bunch of text, I made some “flash cards” that show the process. Enjoy!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog.gxsc.com\u002F.a\u002F6a00d8349cbbac69e20167671148a7970b-pi\" style=\"display: inline;\">\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog.gxsc.com\u002F.a\u002F6a00d8349cbbac69e20167671148a7970b-pi\" style=\"display: inline;\">\u003C\u002Fa> \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog.gxsc.com\u002F.a\u002F6a00d8349cbbac69e20163061daed3970d-pi\" style=\"display: inline;\">\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog.gxsc.com\u002F.a\u002F6a00d8349cbbac69e2016767114955970b-pi\" style=\"display: inline;\">\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog.gxsc.com\u002F.a\u002F6a00d8349cbbac69e20167671149af970b-pi\" style=\"display: inline;\">\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog.gxsc.com\u002F.a\u002F6a00d8349cbbac69e20163061dafa3970d-pi\" style=\"display: inline;\">\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog.gxsc.com\u002F.a\u002F6a00d8349cbbac69e2016767114ac8970b-pi\" style=\"display: inline;\">\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog.gxsc.com\u002F.a\u002F6a00d8349cbbac69e20163061db0cb970d-pi\" style=\"display: inline;\">\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog.gxsc.com\u002F.a\u002F6a00d8349cbbac69e2016767114b85970b-pi\" style=\"display: inline;\">\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>***\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Jeff Setzer is Technical Services Manager at \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.gxsc.com\u002F\" target=\"_self\">Graphics Systems\u003C\u002Fa>,  a SolidWorks Value Added Reseller with locations across Wisconsin and  Illinois. He is a regular  contributor to the Graphics Systems’ blog: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog.gxsc.com\u002Fgraphics_systems_solidnot\u002F\" target=\"_self\">SolidNotes.com\u003C\u002Fa>, your source for SolidWorks, Simulation, Data Management, & Product Communication Tips & Tricks.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Want to learn more about SolidWorks or get a hands-on trial? 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