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  1. #1
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    Imported part orientation help needed

    Hi

    I have Soldworks and have tried to save iges file in various views.
    Top, Front,etc. Everytime it seems the part comes into Mastercam
    in the wrong orientation. How do you rotate a newly imported part.
    To me it looks like the default view Mastercam wants is a top view.

    RaveBoy

  2. #2
    Raveboy,
    There are two ways set wcs to the view you want your top to be or . here is a video on wcs and the the second is translate 3-d by views. I have both on the video.
    http://www.cad2cam.net/zany.html More videos at www.cad2cam.blogspot.com
    Steve
    www.cad2cam.net
    www.cad2cam.net
    Programmer/ Certified Cam Instructor

  3. #3
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    Here is some more info for your thought. between both videos this should help set your part right.
    www.mastercam-cadcam.com/sample1.zip
    (Note: The opinions expressed in this post are my own and are not necessarily those of CNCzone and its management)
    Cadcam
    Software and hardware sales, contract Programming and Consultant , Cad-Cam Instructor .

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