Align (UCS) Wizard



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The Align Wizard allows you to place a UCS using a number of methods. Select the method and hit the Next button. The next page then prompts you for the information listed below.

Method

Next Page Prompts To

Part is already aligned

Do not change the part. It is already where you want it to be.

Block stock

Select the face, and any corner of that face. You can graphically pick either the face or corner.

Feature

Select the feature from a list of features in the part. The UCS is placed at predetermined locations on the feature.

Three points

Pick an origin, a point anywhere on the new X axis, and any point in the new XY plane

Two lines

Select from any two intersecting lines in your part drawing to specify the new X and Y axes.

Circle

Select a circle. UCS is positioned at the origin.

Curve

Select a curve. UCS is positioned the start or end point. The Z axis is aligned with the curve normal.

Surface

Select the surface and a point on the surface. UCS is positioned at the point on the surface with the Z axis aligned with the surface normal.

UCS

Select another UCS. The new UCS is now a copy of the UCS you selected. You can then edit it with other functions in the UCS dialog box.

Revolved Surface

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