How do you change a solid edge file from synchronious to ordered
Create a new Coordinate System (Features toolbar, Reference Geometry), use the intersection of the lines as the Origin and the Line for the Axis (X, Y or Z).Ĥ. Generate 2 perpendicular lines in the proper orientation to represent 2 of the parts Axis.ģ. Once you have you model in a “workable” state you will need to do the following:ġ. Select a face or create a plane that will be one of your 3 Standard Planes and start a new Sketch.Ģ. This means run Import Diagnostics, combine all Solid Bodies, patch all holes in surfaces, etc….
To correct this is actually a pretty simple process and can be used to cure several problems all at once.įirst things first correct any problems with the geometry. So we can end up with a Front view that is twisted and at some obscure angle or with an Origin that is miles away from the actual part and this can make it difficult to insert into an assembly or create a drawing for the part. When we import those files we are at the mercy of what the “designer” in some other CAD Software thought was best for their application.
The orientation of Imported Parts when brought into SolidWorks as we all know can be not what is desired for our design intent.
I broke this articles in two section because there are different methods, one for Imported Models and another method for Feature Based Models created in SolidWorks.
#How do you change a solid edge file from synchronious to ordered how to
The article is based on support calls I have seen over the years and that is how to change the orientation of a part file. So today I decided to go back thru and revamp one of my old workarounds for SolidWorks that is still relevant today.