3D drawing, alignment

[Anonymous]

Hello,

I am currently trying to learn the software and one problem I am having is 3D align. I have used more simple packages before which use the simple mate, align, center axis method but nothing this complex.

In short i am trying to align a knob flush with the center on a plate. 

Im sure its the simplest type of align there is but im struggling please help. 

Thank you,

Ed

[imadHabash]

Hi and Welcome to AutoDesk Forum,

without attaching the CAD file it will took a long time to discuss BUT i'll give you a hint to teach your self by pressing F1 while 3DALIGN command is active.

read the instructions and see if it's help.

[Anonymous]

Hello,

Here is the file in question.

I would like the knob to be in the center of the rectangle flush with the top face. 

Very simple I just cant do it at all. 

If you can please remove the diagonal lines which i put in as construction lines as I couldn't find the "construction line" feature. 

thank you. 

[imadHabash · Accepted solution]

Hi,

find herewith the CAD file with 2 options made by MOVE command line the left one made by move and when he ask for base point i catch the knop from above by Quadrant osnap (qua ) and the second option i catch the knop from bottom by Center (cen) osnap.both previous cases moved to the intersection of the rectangle.

Command: m MOVE
Select objects: 1 found

Select objects:
Specify base point or [Displacement] <Displacement>: _qua of
Oblique, non-uniformly scaled objects were ignored.
Specify second point or <use first point as displacement>: int of

Note: object snap modes can be prepared by OS command line or while the command is active by typing the first letters for every mode.

i hope that what you need.