Redefine Coordinate System?
Redefine Coordinate System?
(OP)
How can I PERMANENTLY redefine the coordinate system in Solidworks? I want the Z-axis to point 'upwards' [as usual outside Solidworks] for ALL my future models - to eliminate hassle having to re-orientate models before 'exporting' the files to suit clients' CAD format! I'd like to be able to view my assemblies in 'true' Isometric form on any CAD system!
If that's NOT possible - is there a 'macro' which will easily re-orientate my models [preferably with batches of files]?
Thanks for your time!
If that's NOT possible - is there a 'macro' which will easily re-orientate my models [preferably with batches of files]?
Thanks for your time!






RE: Redefine Coordinate System?
I don't know of any way to fix old models, but for any new models, reset your view orientation in your templates so the "z" axis is facing out of the screen in the top view and the other views are the way you want them i.e. front and side views are oriented to the front and right planes.
Timelord
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BAC
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Joe
SW Office 2006 SP5.1
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RE: Redefine Coordinate System?
If you use the reorient and update standard views option it will screw up all your current drawings. To permanantly fix your problem for future models open yor default Part and Assembly templates .prtdot and .asmdot files found in
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\SolidWorks\SolidWorks 2008\templates\ and mmodify those and save or save as to get new default templates.
Michael
RE: Redefine Coordinate System?
I can't believe it's do straight-forward!! I have already modified all my Templates!
BAC
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Also, the main Reference Planes will still refer to the original orientation ... but they can easily be renamed to conform.
Lastly, you should test whether your clients' CAD system recognises the new orientation. It may get lost in the export/import translations.
Which file format are you giving your client?
Which CAD system are they using?
RE: Redefine Coordinate System?
Most of my clients use AutoCADand/or Inventor, so I export into *.igs - which, as I said before, left my part 'on edge' in their assemblies!
BAC