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Stupidav
I have seen many threads on Solidworks and Surfcam part orientation, none of which actually help. I can create Contruction views with the proper "Part" orientation but when it come to creating tool paths it always uses the System / Machine datum. How do I align the Part datum with the machine datum?
There is a button next to the Mask button. It says Coord:.. Make sure it is set to VIEW for your toolpaths to use the cview instead of the world view.
Also, say I have a 2d part that I need to mill, and there is only one operation. I create my base extrude on the front plane, and extrude down. That will line up the solidworks origin with the surfcam origin on import.
Just when you thought you had it all figured out, all hell breaks loose..