Rotate a view in the direction of a line..................
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Rotate a view in the direction of a line..................

CAD2015 (Computer)

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10 Jun 24 17:23

Hi,

How could I rotate a view along the direction (only) of a line (the "X" one, in the picture below)

https://res.cloudinary.com/engineering-com/image/upload/v1718039880/tips/CUBE_kdoh6i.pdf
Also, can I get the same result using my SpaceMouse Pro 3D Mouse?

Thank you!

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SBaugh (Mechanical) · Answer 1 · 2024-06-10 20:38:19

Try making some sketch geometry and putting a plane that you can do "normal too".

If that is not going to work ,then I really do not understand your question properly

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CAD2015 (Computer) · Answer 2 · 2024-06-11 11:28:08

Thanks Scott.
I have adjusted my question trying to make myself better understood.

Regards,

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jassco (Mechanical) · Answer 3 · 2024-06-12 16:59:31

I don't understand what you are trying to achieve.

Best regards,

Alex

CAD2015 (Computer) · Answer 4 · 2024-06-14 19:47:18

Alex,
I want to rotate the view using on the "X" direction of the coordinate system X,Y,Z.

https://res.cloudinary.com/engineering-com/image/upload/v1718393439/tips/CUBE_kdoh6i_weosq9.pdf

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jassco (Mechanical) · Answer 5 · 2024-06-14 20:48:27

Are you trying to rotate a part model (*.sldprt) or a view on drawing document (*.slddrw)?

Best regards,

Alex

CAD2015 (Computer) · Answer 6 · 2024-06-18 15:58:46

Alex,

I want to rotate either a part model and an assembly.
Thanks for your time!

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ctopher (Mechanical) · Answer 7 · 2024-06-18 16:16:39

Also, if you select the view you can rotate the model. Just another option.

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CAD2015 (Computer) · Answer 8 · 2024-06-18 17:19:54

RE: Rotate a view in the direction of a line..................

CAD2015 (Computer)

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18 Jun 24 17:19

YES Chris, thanks a lot!.............. 2thumbsup

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jassco (Mechanical) · Answer 9 · 2024-06-18 17:36:58

Hi, CAD2015:

Doesn't middle button on your mouse work for you? Do you want to rotate models precisely? If not, you can just click the middle button and move your mouse.

Best regards,

Alex

CAD2015 (Computer) · Answer 10 · 2024-06-18 18:09:49

Alex,
Using the middle button for view rotation is alright, but not for defined rotations moves.
Chris suggested a very good option.
Ideally for me would be figure out how to apply what Chris advised me, but using my spaceball:

But I think that is a different chapter (3DCONNEXION)........

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ctopher (Mechanical) · Answer 11 · 2024-06-18 18:32:18

I also use 3DCONNEXION. Love it!

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jassco (Mechanical) · Answer 12 · 2024-06-18 19:12:09

Hi, CAD 2015:

There is no need to rotate a part or assembly model in 3D environment with parametric 3D CAD. You are probably thinking something else. Are you thinking about old ACAD?

Best regards,

Alex

SBaugh (Mechanical) · Answer 13 · 2024-06-18 19:30:47

You can rotate the part\assembly save that as a specific view and use that view in the drawing.

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jassco (Mechanical) · Answer 14 · 2024-06-18 19:42:40

That is not necessary. You can create views based on geometries.

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CAD2015 (Computer) · Answer 15 · 2024-06-19 12:42:29

Maybe I express myself in a wrong way: I want to rotate the view...

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ctopher (Mechanical) · Answer 16 · 2024-06-19 13:36:10

Right-click inside view, select "zoom/pan/rotate", select "rotate view".

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jassco (Mechanical) · Answer 17 · 2024-06-19 14:10:50

Hi, CAD2015:

Are you trying to rotate your part or assembly together with their coordinates? If that is case, you don't need to rotate them precisely. You just need to create custom views based on geometries in your part or assembly models.

Best regards,

Alex

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