Mirror Rotate Model X3

[lwells]

I'm running x3 mu1 mill2. I toolpath off of solid works 3-d models. I need to rotate programmed part 180. Xform will not work because I do not have the solids option. My wcs is set to new view 1 which I created. I can update xyz origin in planes but can not rotate without creating a new view in planes or wcs. All I want to do is rotate around z and change y zero and not have to reprogram part. Can I rotate my solid without the solids option? I'm aware that X4 has the new dynamic planes thing but I'm happy with X3. I also would like to be able to mirror. My next job is a large part that is a mirror image of one already done,over 100 operatins with 5 rotations. I'm running a hmc with rotory table buy the way. I've been stuck on this mirror thing for a while. It all comes down to I don't have solids option for xform to do what I need. Will X4 do it or do I need to open my wallet? How much? Don't think I need solids because I don't create or programm 3-d. Pretty much 2-d toolpathing off a solid works model. Thanks

[Tony35]

create a view for how you want the model to be then edit common parameters change the planes regen and you should be all good if i understand you right

 

to move a solid you need to have solids

 

is Nate K. still there? he should remember how to do this

[3R!< W3NG3R]

Tony is right.

 

Without solids you have 3 options. Use WCS (my favored option) or convert the solid to surfaces and xform them. third you could xform the toolpath itself.

[lwells]

I just tried Tonys' option and it worked on this part. How do you convert solids to surfaces? Still need to mirror someday. How much is solids? Aprox. Nate is on vacation.

Thanks guys.

[3R!< W3NG3R]

Can't discuss price.

 

To extract the surfaces from the solid:

 

create > surface > from solid.

[Tony35]

contact todd r at shopware inc for a quote on the solids add on

 

this is his email

 

[email protected]

 

shopwares phone # 888-222-7126

 

HTH

[lwells]

Thanks guys. Will give him a holar. Nets been down all day.