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I have a problem with my standard Views Orientation!
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I have a problem with my standard Views Orientation!

I have a problem with my standard Views Orientation!

(OP)
Hi, I don't know how it happens but in a really important File im working on the views orientation presents twisted and i
haven't realized how to straighten them, for a example if i use the space bar to go to a front view it would not get orthogonal
it stops twisted up and to the lefts and the GIZMO in the left down corner show the miss-orientation but it just happens in that assembly
What could i do to fix it?

RE: I have a problem with my standard Views Orientation!

To return all standard model views to their default settings in the Orientation dialog box:

In the Orientation dialog box, click Reset Standard Views .

Click Yes to confirm the update.

-handleman, CSWP (The new, easy test)

RE: I have a problem with my standard Views Orientation!

Is this an assembly file?
Did you Float the grounded part and move it around?
If so, apply mate constraints between the XY, XZ and YZ planes of the part and the assembly origin workplanes. I would then right click on the part an Fix the position.

RE: I have a problem with my standard Views Orientation!

(OP)
Handleman: i cant find the reset option you mentioned i looked lots and i could not found it, i have Solidworks 2012, could you guide how to do that?

Thanks

RE: I have a problem with my standard Views Orientation!

View -> Modify -> Orientation

or 'Spacebar'

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