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  1. #1
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    Rotating part along the z-axis

    Seems like a simple enough task but I can't figure it out.

    My parts face is on the z and x axis and i need to get it to the x and y.

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    Are you talking about milling on a lathe? with your C axis?
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    No just a gantry router.

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    I'll describe a method of moving the part
    ---if you want the method of creating a WCS, let us know---

    If you want the RIGHT side of the part to be rotated to the TOP, it would have to be rotated, as you would look at it from the FRONT. ( OK so far ? )

    To be able to rotate "around the Y axis", the C-plane (construction) must first be set to the FRONT plane

    Method
    - turn all levels on
    - select C-plane=FRONT
    - select all entities
    - Xform-rotate and accept ( big green dot )
    - popup dialogue appears ( input angle of +90 degrees ), the multi-direction arrow is for selecting the rotation point if different from the origin.
    - accept

    Gview TOP

    The RH side of the part is now at the TOP
    ---don't forget to put C-plane back to top---
    now Xform-translate to correct position

    Aid assistant- try turning on, an inactive grid to be always visible to show C-plane and construction Z level
    - alt-G ( grid dialog display )
    - active grid=off
    - visable grid=on
    - spacing X.25 Y.25
    - color 8
    - size=1.5"

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    sounds like you need to draw it from the top side view
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    Quote Originally Posted by Superman View Post
    I'll describe a method of moving the part
    ---if you want the method of creating a WCS, let us know---

    If you want the RIGHT side of the part to be rotated to the TOP, it would have to be rotated, as you would look at it from the FRONT. ( OK so far ? )

    To be able to rotate "around the Y axis", the C-plane (construction) must first be set to the FRONT plane

    Method
    - turn all levels on
    - select C-plane=FRONT
    - select all entities
    - Xform-rotate and accept ( big green dot )
    - popup dialogue appears ( input angle of +90 degrees ), the multi-direction arrow is for selecting the rotation point if different from the origin.
    - accept

    Gview TOP

    The RH side of the part is now at the TOP
    ---don't forget to put C-plane back to top---
    now Xform-translate to correct position

    Aid assistant- try turning on, an inactive grid to be always visible to show C-plane and construction Z level
    - alt-G ( grid dialog display )
    - active grid=off
    - visable grid=on
    - spacing X.25 Y.25
    - color 8
    - size=1.5"
    Thanks So much for your help I'll have to do this tomorrow. Your a life saver

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    The spammer is Go.oo...ne

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    Quote Originally Posted by Superman View Post
    The spammer is Go.oo...ne
    ????

    Is my questions obnoxious (spamish)?

    Sorry I didn't mean to be a bother.

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    Sorry guys

    We had a spammer going troppo thru the forum yesterday, he was reported and all trace was deleted , yes he dropped a bit in here

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