1.
Select
a rotation type: Move or Copy, as shown in Figure 5.1.34. Once Copy is selected, the In
Original Part option is activated. The user can select or deselect In Original
Part. If it is not selected, the rotated line will be in the current part.
Figure 5.1.34 Rotate Line Interface
2.
Select
the coordinate system (CS). If Define is selected, the program will display the
LCS dialog box for the user to define a new LCS. Details about defining LCS can
be found by referring to Section 2.5, Local Coordinate System. The
transformation will be completed in the newly defined system. The Save option
can be used to save the newly created coordinate system to the current
database. If it is selected, the new C.S. will be saved, otherwise, it will not
be saved. If Define is not selected, LCS dialog box will not be displayed, and
the transformation will be completed in the current coordinate system.
3.
Select
rotate axis. The user can select X-Axis, Y-Axis or Z-Axis as the rotate axis of
the line using drop-down menu.
4.
Enter
the rotation angle.
5.
Select
line. Refer to Section 4.4.1 Part/Add Line for more information.
6.
Click
the Apply button.