Hello everyone,
I would like to know if it is possible to invert the Y axis in part and assembly models.
In my current setup, I have the Z axis facing up, the X axis facing right, and the Y axis moving away from me. so instead of having the Y axis moving away from me I would like it going towards me, while keeping the Z and X axis as mentioned above.
I hope I have been clear enough.
I don't know if it's possible, but at the same time I'd be surprised if we couldn't do it.
Hello,
There is a simpler way: recreate a reference point
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Hello
It is possible to change the orientation of the model coordinate system,
to do this you have to put it in front view for example and then click on "Spacebar",
then you have to click on the icon "Update standard views" see attachment and finally
select the correct corresponding view (View that is just below the icons) to
your new orientation.
Have a nice day.
changement_dorientation.png
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Thank you Tomalam and paille1384 for your answers,
On the other hand straw1384, I don't want to change the standard view, I want to invert my marker, so I don't think your solution works.
Otherwise Tomalam, I'm interested in your solution, but how do you recreate a coordinate system in solidworks?
It's in the same place as creating the axes and the plans.
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We can add a different coordinate system but it doesn't change the original coordinate system, I don't know if that's really what you want.
But to do this, you have to go to the functions and then "reference geometry" (see attachment).
systeme_de_coordonnees.png
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Tomalam was faster (Well done LOL).
Hello
Beyond the excellent answers given by my classmates, your basic question is not "achievable".
Let me explain: by convention, the X, Y and Z axes have a fixed orientation and direction that is easily known by using the rule of the three fingers of the right hand. X-Inch, Y-Index, and Major-Z.
A little more information here: https://fr.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Règle_de_la_main_droite
So in your case, if you were able to reverse the direction of Y, you would no longer be in a conventional frame of reference. Mathematically, if you do simulations, it poses problems with signs in the results.
Spread the word! :)
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Hi Treza88,
Once you have created a coordinate system in SolidWorks by Insertion, Reference Geometry, Coordinate System, it is possible to define an output coordinate system, for example, if you need to send your file to a service provider or a customer who needs a file in a non-SolidWorks format (such as parasolid, iges, step, etc.).
When you save as, Parasolid for example, you click on the Options... button, then in the Export Options window, you select the coordinate system you want to use for your exported part, see screenshot attached.
A+
Mick
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Well, I'm coming 3 years later, but it can be useful to others. If what you want is purely for Visualize, you can recreate an assembly from your part, or you align it in the right direction.
The advantage here is that you don't modify anything in your room, from memory, the first solution can create problems in your drawings, so be careful.