Model orientation
Model orientation
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I am looking to orient my assembly model (not the view) such that when I click on the "normal" icon, the model is correctly placed with the respect to the x, y, znd z axis. How would I go about doing this?






RE: Model orientation
Dan
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RE: Model orientation
RE: Model orientation
I would create the model so that it is correctly placed with the respect to the x, y, znd z axis.
If you make ball bearings, it may be a little difficult (just kidding).
I always create my models with what we consider the front of the part facing the front view, the rest as if it were on the machine being cut.
Chris
SolidWorks 09, CATIA V5
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RE: Model orientation
RE: Model orientation
Unfix whatever part(s) in your assembly are fixed. Select your intended front face, and attach it to the plane "Front". Select your top face, and attach it to the plane "Top", etc.