Placing an .stl file in an assembly using associated origins

Placing an .stl file in an assembly using associated origins

sdock462
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Placing an .stl file in an assembly using associated origins

sdock462
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I'm trying to place a set of .stl files within an assembly within Inventor and want to be able to select the file and place without having the mouse click effect orientation of part. How do I place parts using their associated origins rather than placing them by clicking within the assembly. Pointing me in the right direction would be much appreciated.

 

Regards,

Steve

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YannickEnrico
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Right click -> Place Grounded at Origin

 

Edit: Screenshot got a little wonky. I'm sure you can see the button.

 

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YannickEnrico
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Alternatively place it and edit the placement afterwards via iProperties.

Change the XYZ offsets to 0 and make sure the part is grounded

 

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sdock462
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Thank you so much for your assistance, much appreciated 🙂

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