SolidWorks part rotate 90 degrees?
SolidWorks part rotate 90 degrees?
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Question #1: I modeled a part and now wish to permanently rotate it 90 degrees so the standard view "Top" is really the top. How can I rotate it exactly 90 degrees relative to the coordinate system and lock it in permanently?
Question #2: If this part is a base, or fixed, component in an assembly, will the assembly also be rotated?
I know how to do this in Mechanical Desktop but I'm new to SolidWorks and couldn't find this previously discussed.
Question #2: If this part is a base, or fixed, component in an assembly, will the assembly also be rotated?
I know how to do this in Mechanical Desktop but I'm new to SolidWorks and couldn't find this previously discussed.






RE: SolidWorks part rotate 90 degrees?
You will have to do this in the part and assembly model. I use this technique all the time to get the front view of the model to be the one I want as the front for the drawings.
RE: SolidWorks part rotate 90 degrees?
Jusr rename the primary planes in your part - unless you need your part to show up in the proper orientation when you plop it in an assembly. Depending on how complex the part is - you can reassign your sketches to other planes & that might do what you want. Your only other option I know of is the one Shaggy mentioned.
RE: SolidWorks part rotate 90 degrees?
Another method is to right click the sketch for the base feature in the feature manager and then select "edit sketch plane". Click on the plane that would orient the part as desired. This may (and I stress may!) do what you want. If subsequent features have plane based sketches your part may immediately blow up!
RE: SolidWorks part rotate 90 degrees?
You will have to adjust all your sketches to new planes. You can't rotate a model one you made it. The origin is unmoveable. This why SW recommends you that you think out your design before starting it. Design Intent
Maybe! It's going to vary on how all the components are associated and mated to that part in the assembly.
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RE: SolidWorks part rotate 90 degrees?
after you have finished modeling the part you could use INSERT/ FEATURES/ "Move-copy" this command allows you to translate and rotate a body. so select the model as the body, and rotate it about the appropriate axis. Use this if you care about your xyz orientation. That way you dont have to re-model things...
Just a thought
Regards,
Jon
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RE: SolidWorks part rotate 90 degrees?
I assume if I do this to a part that's attached to an assembly - I may have to redefine a few mates, but that's usually not a deal-breaker for me.
I have to vote for this one as the best solution.
RE: SolidWorks part rotate 90 degrees?
good luck & happy hunting!
Regards,
Jon
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