Start an assembly at the origin

[PEU]

Hi, I would like to know how to place the first object of an assembly at the origin, for example a cilindric shape, so when I use the cut view it automatically shows half the piece.

Also it would be helpfull to know how to move to the origin an assembly that started off axis.

Thanks in advance!

 

[CorBlimeyLimey]

1) After selecting a part to insert into an assy, just click the tick. The part will automatically be positioned at the origin.

2) You cannot move the origin in an existing assy. you will have to Float (unmate) the parts and reposition them.

 

[PEU]

Thanks for the fast reply!!!

 

[Standing]

You can also click the origin in the tree.

Bradley
SolidWorks 2007 SP2.2
NVIDIA Quadro FX 3400

 

[JMirisola]

You can also drag and drop onto the origin.

Jeff Mirisola, CSWP
CAD Administrator
SW '07 SP2.0, Dell M90, Intel 2 Duo Core, 2GB RAM, nVidia 2500M

http://designsmarter.typepad.com/jeffs_blog