I have a problem with a step file I recieved. I need this part to not zoom out as far as it does. The planes indicate there is something out there but I have yet to find a solution. Is there any way to fix this? I uploaded the 3 step files in hopes that someone could help me out.
Hi!
Set the home view as a fixed distance is one option.
Go to the cube, right mouse button and test it.
Unfortunately, resizing the origin planes doesn't solve the problem, they are only a symptom. You can select the origin planes and axes, right click on them and deselect Auto-Resize; then drag corners or ends to bring them to a more reasonable size. But fit-to-view still zooms way out because something in the imported geometry has set the bounding box to an unreasonable size. There isn't any actual geometry out there, but the file is telling Inventor that's how big it is. Why? I have no idea. @johnsonshiue, need a little help, here...
Sam B
Inventor Pro 2019.1.2 | Windows 7 SP1
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Hi! I have seen this kind of behavior before. It is indeed imported geometry related. The reason why the origin planes are relatively large is because of the bounding box of the bodies. Although the imported geometry looks small, there are edges with parameter range now shown in the graphics.
The key here is to identify the offending geometry. By a few trial and error, I was able to find a face leading to the behavior. The surface checks fine but it does have problematic range. It is likely from the exporting system. Simply delete the face and recreate a new boundary patch. Then stitch it back to a solid. The bounding box will behave normal then. Please take a look at the attached part. I believe the same problematic face is in other STEP files too.
Many thanks!
Hi Derek,
You are more than welcome! I am glad it works. We are here to help.
Many thanks!
