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Measuring in assembly mode

Measuring in assembly mode

Measuring in assembly mode

(OP)
Assembly mode, product, whatever it is called.  I'm a Pro/E user learning CATIA so still using Pro/E terms.

When I make a measurement, I have the option to get "components" which means I'm projecting the measurement onto a coordinate system.  This coordinate system appears to be the same one that the "compass" (I think it's called) uses.  Can I change this coordinate system?  I.e. get my measurement's "components" in a different 3-axis system?  I can't seem to accomplish this.

RE: Measuring in assembly mode

In the measure between or measure item menu, check the other axis system before you start selecting items to measure - pick the axis system you want, start measuring.

Regards,
Derek

RE: Measuring in assembly mode

(OP)
Boy do I feel stupid... that was obvious!

Thanks so much!

RE: Measuring in assembly mode

I will let is slide because you came from ProE.

RE: Measuring in assembly mode

(OP)
Ha! winky smile

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