Change part coordinate alignment after part creation

[Anonymous]

Hi, If I have created a part already, but created its 'base' on the wrong plane (such that every time I place it into my assembly I must use the rotate tool), is there a way after the fact to 'reset' its alignment in the .ipt file such that it places in the assembly in the proper direction?  

It's sort of a generic question I guess (as it could apply to sub-assemblies as well).  Is there some way (like the way you reorient the view-cube to a new 'home') that you can reorient the axis in an existing file

Thanks
JB

[Cadmanto · Accepted solution]

In the model tree, branch out the feature, RC on the sketch and select

Then it allows you to select a different plane.  Beware, that you may have to re-modify your a bit.

If this is a continuous problem, you may want to think about creating a template with the planes named accordingly and how you want them.  Maybe a skeleton model template.

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[Anonymous]

Spectacularly PERFECT!

Thanks a ton.

JB

[Cadmanto]

No problem.  Glad it worked out for you.

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[SBix26]

If re-defining the first feature's sketch plane proves to be too destructive to your model, another possibility is to use the Move Body tool to re-orient the part.  The trick here is finding the rotate option:

Sam B

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