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Is the easiest way to import a step file and align it for toolpaths?
How to Align a Solid Body
Select the “Turning” tab ribbon
In the “Utilities” area select “Align Solid Body”
The function controls will appear instantly
Prompt will ask you to select a cylinder part face or circular edge
Once selected the graphics view will spin the part to preview the results
Select “Method” to “Transform to plane”
Select the plane you want from the list
Click “OK”
Part will now be lined up perfectly
You can shift the zero position with the “Push/Pull”
Select the “Turning” tab ribbon
In the “Utilities” area select “Align Solid Body”
The function controls will appear instantly
Prompt will ask you to select a cylinder part face or circular edge
Once selected the graphics view will spin the part to preview the results
Select “Method” to “Create WCS”
This will create a new plane with option to name the plane
You can also use the “Push/Pull” to shift the zero position
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