Xform Translate question

[ChuckK]

Is there a way in X4 to translate and rotate at the same time? For example, could you make the bottom step of a spiral staircase and then translate up and rotate multiple copies at the same time to complete the staircase? Or would you have to translate copies up and then rotate them all individually?

 

Thanks

[crazy^millman]

They way I have handled something like that is to to do a rotate that is then translated in an upward fashion.

 

HTH

[ChuckK]

If I understand you correctly that would still be a two part solution.

The only reason I ask is that I have a bunch of profiles that need to be translated and rotated so I can loft between them. I made one of these parts before and it was a very tedious process.

I also use Autodesk Maya software which you can do these types of transforms very easily but for some reason it doesn't like the curves that come out of Mastercam.

 

Thanks for your reply

[crazy^millman]

This a 2 step process, but really needs to be due to what is going on. If you had rotate and translate abilities in one method I promise you life would get real hard quick. By making one dependent on the other work offsets and subprograms can be controlled. Where as with one then it would be harder to do this.

 

HTH

[Thee Rickster ™]

I beg to differ... ;( i am pretty sure he is only taking about creating geo.)

 

To rotate/copy with a 'z' increment option would be awesome. In fact, I think I will put it in the enhancement forum.

[ChuckK]

Yes, Rickster is correct. I just need the geometry to construct a solid model. I just wondered because I do this all time in Maya which will translate, rotate and scale as many copies as you like from any pivot point you choose. Unfortunately it is not made for CAD design. It sure would be nice to have this feature in Mastercam.

 

Thanks for the replies.

[crazy^millman]

Okay sorry was thinking toolpath since it is really CAM program and always think along those lines. I think there will be some things in X5 that you will like for solids that might be helpful.

 

HTH

[Thee Rickster ™]

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I think there will be some things in X5 that you will like for solids that might be helpful.

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This is good new as I have MC solids.

[ChuckK]

I have read about some of the new X5 stuff and am really looking forward to the release.

 

Thanks again guys for taking the time to reply.