This procedure applies to a new or an existing assembly or assembly block.
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Click Manufacturing Orientation on the New (Block) Assembly Ribbon .
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Select By Object in the Orientation Method box.
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Select Plate, Pin Jig, Intersection Seam, Seam (By Rule), Coordinate System, Assembly, Frame/Axis, or Plane in the Object Type box.
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Select an object appropriate to the selected object type in a graphic view or the Workspace Explorer:
Plate
Select a plate part to use as a baseplate. The normal direction on the baseplate is used as the up-vector.
Pin Jig
Select a pin jig. The base plane of the pin jig is used as the baseplate. The normal direction on the baseplate is used as the up-vector.
Intersection Seam
Select an intersection seam between a plate and a profile. The direction of the seam is used as the up-vector.
Seam (By Rule)
Select an intersection seam between a plate and a profile that lead to slots on the plate after detailing, and the slot has a positive opening angle. The direction of the seam is used as the up-vector.
Coordinate System
Select a coordinate system. The direction of the Z-axis is used as the up-vector.
Assembly
Select a sub-assembly of the existing assembly. The orientation of the sub-assembly is used for the assembly.
Frame/Axis
Select an axis of a coordinate system. The direction of the grid plane or axis is used as the up-vector.
Plane
Select a plane, such as a grid plane, or a planar surface on a plate. The normal direction on the plane is used as the up-vector.
A graphic of the x-y plane and the z up-vector direction displays in the graphic view.
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If needed, click Edit manufacturing orientation to toggle the direction of the z' up-vector.
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If needed, type values for X Rotation, Y Rotation, or Z Rotation to rotate the base plate about each coordinate system axis.
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Click Finish.