Help with Coordinate System Change!

[giamann]

Hello,


I designed a part using Solidworks, and didn't pay attention to the coordinate axis when creating it. Now, when I pull the part file into my CAM program, the coordinate system is all turned aroound and I can't get it to machine properly. Does anyone know of a way in Solidworks to change the coordinate system axes without having to remodel the entire part? Specifically, I need to switch the Z axis with the Y or X axis to get the part where I need it. Any help is greatly appreciated!





chris

 

[Mihail]

Try to change the SKETCH PLANE for the first feature in the tree (usualy a EXTRUDE BOSS feature). I experienced with a part with some features and work exactly I expect.


To change the sketch plane right click the sketch in the tree manager and select... CHANGE THE SKETCH PLANE and make your chois.


Hope that help you