Flipping Drawings, keeping dimensions.
Flipping Drawings, keeping dimensions.
(OP)
Hey everybody.
So at our shop (Machine shop) the drawings made are always in the orientation that they will be made (makes it easier for the operator). Now, I did a group of 5 similar parts, all very complicated 2 page drawings with many sections and details. I swore I was told the orientation was one way, did all of these drawings, now im told it was opposite.
I REALLY dont want to redo these drawings and would love to flip just flip them with the dimensions staying intact. Is this possible or am I just a dreamer and have to redo them?
Thanks
Jordan Healey
So at our shop (Machine shop) the drawings made are always in the orientation that they will be made (makes it easier for the operator). Now, I did a group of 5 similar parts, all very complicated 2 page drawings with many sections and details. I swore I was told the orientation was one way, did all of these drawings, now im told it was opposite.
I REALLY dont want to redo these drawings and would love to flip just flip them with the dimensions staying intact. Is this possible or am I just a dreamer and have to redo them?
Thanks
Jordan Healey





RE: Flipping Drawings, keeping dimensions.
When you say flip, do you mean flip using the X or Y axis? If you just need to flip the part over the X-axis, you can always make the rotation angle in the view properties 180°. This makes the top of the view the bottom and keeps the dims attached. You'll have to reposition them, but that's easy.
I'm playing around with this some more to find a good way to flip the part over the Y-axis, but haven't found anything yet.
Anyone else?
Jason
RE: Flipping Drawings, keeping dimensions.
In the view properties menu, under the genral tab, there is a drop down menu for the view coordiante system. You can switch between the X and Y axis and then adjust the rotation angle. It may a little effort to get the view correct, but I think you'll be able to do what you need and keep the dims in place.
Good luck! Let us know...
Jason
RE: Flipping Drawings, keeping dimensions.
Thanks for the input Jason.
Jordan
RE: Flipping Drawings, keeping dimensions.
RE: Flipping Drawings, keeping dimensions.
RE: Flipping Drawings, keeping dimensions.
RE: Flipping Drawings, keeping dimensions.
However, it doesn't always work great.
What is Engineering anyway: FAQ1088-1484: In layman terms, what is "engineering"?