MCX Xform Translate

[ChuckK]

Having a problem with the xform translate function. I was doing a lathe job with the cplane set to +D+Z and tried to translate in the z direction using the From/To option. It puts the delta z value in the delta x box and moves it in the x(D) axis instead of z. Also I cannot figure out how to pick a point relative to a projected intersection. I see the relative icon but after I choose it I can't get the autocursor to recognize the projected intersection.

[Jim Evans from CNC Software]

Chuck,

 

Looks like a bug on the Xform From/To. I'll check into it and log if necessary.

 

As far picking a point relative to a projected intersection, you should be able to select relative from the auto cursor override. While relative is active (the icon is grayed out) select the little down arrow next to the relative override icon and select intersect. Now select the 2 entities for the projected instersection and then enter the relative coords.

 

The auto cursor itself does not pick up projected instersections, only physical intersections.

[ChuckK]

Thanks Jim,

 

I knew there had to be a way to do the relative to intersection thing. This transition from 9 to X is going to take me a while but I’m convinced that it will be well worth it.

 

Thanks for your help

Chuck Kolm