The main mate is the input/output mate. The layout module defines four mates: two for inputs and two for outputs. In particular, we will

Table 1. Tabella mates

Mate

Function

Description

SNAP_IN1

Main input mate of the component. This mate shall be placed over the main input of the component or its main laying point

Oriented block

SNAP_IN2

Secondary input mate of the component. This mate shall be placed over the secondary input of the component or its secondary laying point

Oriented block

SNAP_OUT1

This block shall be be inserted on the main output of the component.

Oriented block

SNAP_OUT2

This block shall be be inserted on the secondary output of the component.

Oriented block


The input and output mates implicitly define the mirror axis of the component where necessary.