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Easy question (I think) about editing point positions.

Easy question (I think) about editing point positions.

Easy question (I think) about editing point positions.

(OP)
...because the answer is either going to be easy, or it can't be done without directly editing the deck.

I have a plate that is 'twisted' such that the opposing corners are offset from the neutral plane by the same amount, but level. If I box select a group of points at one corner, can I easily edit just the X coordinate to ensure they are co-planar?

RE: Easy question (I think) about editing point positions.

(OP)
I figured it out right after I posted...of course.

For the record: Box select all points in an area.
Modify -> Project -> Point onto plane.

As long as there is a well defined plane...works perfectly.

RE: Easy question (I think) about editing point positions.

You could also use the Modify / Move to / Nodes or Points. First you select nodes to be moved and then a reference node (with the right X-direction)
and finally you will define the CSYS (rectangular, cylindrical..)and the direction (X, R, Y, Theta...) to be used This is a very useful capability.

Seif Eddine Naffoussi, Stress Engineer
www.Innovamech.com
33650 Martillac û France

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