Part origin 1

[StiLLiving]

Hi,
Is there a way to move a Part in relation to the origin (part evironment), other then constrain base feature?
Let's say if I have a part imported ("dumb"solid body) and I want to change the origin without going thru features recognition?

Thank you

 

[SBaugh]

The Origin is unmoveable. You have to change the Sketch location in relationship to the Origin.

If you have an imported model, you can use the Move/Copy body. You have to know the distance you need for X, Y, & Z and set those in the avail translate boxes.

Or

(Old way)
Make a new Coordinate system and export it out (Parasoild) using that Coordinate system instead of the Default Origin.

Regards,

Scott Baugh, CSWP
3DVision Technologies

http://www.scottjbaugh.com

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[StiLLiving]

Thanx SBaugh,
Clear on this now...

 

[ctopher]

I did send in a enhancement request to SolidWorks for this, but don't think it will happen soon. Too complicated. Maybe someday. Scott has a great suggestion. You can also RMB on the sketch name and change to a new sketch plane, but other sketches may need to be fixed ... depends on how complicated the part is.

 

[StiLLiving]

Gents,

I just learned the another way around:
1-Start new assembly.
2-Insert the part you want the origin to be moved and constrain geometry to the assembly origin as you want it to be in the part.
3 - Save as PART - done...

The new part's origin will be as you constrained it in the auxilary assembly. Works for me... fast and easy.

Thanx again for your input.

 

[ctopher]

Except now you can't edit the part as before. I can't.

 

[StiLLiving]

Correct...

This is for "dumb" (imported solid) with no features.
Sometimes I want to keep it this way.

 

[ctopher]

It is good for purchased standard parts, but not something that needs to change.