To edit the coordinate system in Inventor, you can easily realign and rotate it using the sketch tools.
Editing the coordinate system is useful when you need to redefine the orientation of your sketch or design based on existing geometry. This helps in creating features accurately aligned with specific edges or faces.
Here are the steps to edit the coordinate system in Inventor:
Steps to Edit Sketch Coordinate System
The process involves selecting the command and then manipulating the axis icons within your sketch environment.
Accessing the Edit Command
- Start by ensuring you are in an active sketch environment.
- Navigate to the ribbon interface.
- On the ribbon Sketch tab Constrain panel , click Edit Coordinate System .
Manipulating the Coordinate System
Once the Edit Coordinate System command is active, you will see an axis icon appear, typically near the origin of your sketch. This icon has arrows representing the X and Y axes.
- Realigning Axes:
- To change the direction of the X-axis, click the red arrow associated with the X-axis on the icon.
- To change the direction of the Y-axis, click the green arrow associated with the Y-axis on the icon.
- After clicking an arrow, select a line or edge in your sketch to define the new direction for that axis.
- Rotating the System:
- To rotate the entire coordinate system, you can select an existing feature edge.
- Click a feature edge to rotate the coordinate system. The system will align one of its axes along the chosen edge.
By following these steps, you can precisely control the orientation of your coordinate system, which is fundamental for accurate sketching and modeling in Inventor.
