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This procedure applies to a new or an existing assembly or assembly block.

  1. Click Manufacturing Orientation on the New (Block) Assembly Ribbon .

  2. Select By Object in the Orientation Method box.

  3. Select Plate, Pin Jig, Intersection Seam, Seam (By Rule), Coordinate System, Assembly, Frame/Axis, or Plane in the Object Type box.

  4. Select an object appropriate to the selected object type in a graphic view or the Workspace Explorer:

    Plate

    Select a plate part to use as a baseplate. The normal direction on the baseplate is used as the up-vector.

    Pin Jig

    Select a pin jig. The base plane of the pin jig is used as the baseplate. The normal direction on the baseplate is used as the up-vector.

    Intersection Seam

    Select an intersection seam between a plate and a profile. The direction of the seam is used as the up-vector.

    Seam (By Rule)

    Select an intersection seam between a plate and a profile that lead to slots on the plate after detailing, and the slot has a positive opening angle. The direction of the seam is used as the up-vector.

    Coordinate System

    Select a coordinate system. The direction of the Z-axis is used as the up-vector.

    Assembly

    Select a sub-assembly of the existing assembly. The orientation of the sub-assembly is used for the assembly.

    Frame/Axis

    Select an axis of a coordinate system. The direction of the grid plane or axis is used as the up-vector.

    Plane

    Select a plane, such as a grid plane, or a planar surface on a plate. The normal direction on the plane is used as the up-vector.

    A graphic of the x-y plane and the z up-vector direction displays in the graphic view.

  5. If needed, click Edit manufacturing orientation to toggle the direction of the z' up-vector.

  6. If needed, type values for X Rotation, Y Rotation, or Z Rotation to rotate the base plate about each coordinate system axis.

  7. Click Finish.