Model Orientation Not Consistent with Inventor

[andrewdroth]

My model orientation changes from Inventor to Algor.

I'll save a model in Inventor with the top of the model consistent with the 'Top' on the view-cube. When I open the saved SAT file in Algor the top of the model is aligned with the 'Back' of the view-cube.

Any ideas why that would happen? Any options to correct this?

[andrewdroth]

I should note that the Axis (X,Y,Z) stay the same. The difference is Algor uses the Z-axis as the vertical Axis, and Inventor uses the Y-axis as the vertical axis.

Ideally I'd like to change Algor to match Inventor.

[John_Holtz]

Andrew,

If you are using Algor Simulation 2011, you can go to the "Tools > Options" menu. The "View Options" tab lets you choose the definition of "Front" and "Top". There are also pre-defined templates, so you can simply choose the template for Inventor.

P.S. This feature is new to 2011.

John Holtz
Product Design Engineer, Algor Simulation
Autodesk, Inc.

[andrewdroth]

Thank you John,

That was exactly what I was looking for.