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Move Assembly relative to default coordinate system?

Move Assembly relative to default coordinate system?

Move Assembly relative to default coordinate system?

(OP)
I am trying to work with a large assembly that was created from a scanned surface.  When the assembly was created, the coordinate system chosen seems to have been totally random.  Is there a way that I can move and rotate the assembly so that the x,y,z axes of the assembly align logically with the coordinate system?  I have an origin, centerline plane, transverse plane, and ground plane in the assembly.  How can I move the assembly to align these planes with the coordinate system?  Thanks.

RE: Move Assembly relative to default coordinate system?

(OP)
Another note:

When I try to move or rotate the assembly, I get the following error message:

"The selected component is fixed.  It cannot be moved."

RE: Move Assembly relative to default coordinate system?

First Post ... Change coordinate system in Solidworks?  thread559-136322

Second Post ... RMB click on the assy in the FM & select Float

cheers
Helpful SW websites  FAQ559-520
How to get answers to your SW questions  FAQ559-1091

RE: Move Assembly relative to default coordinate system?

(OP)
Thank you very much!  I had been beating my head against the wall with this for a couple of days.  Your suggestion worked great.

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