Rotating the model to match the global coordinate system

The default parting plane for a mold is the XY plane of the global coordinate system. If your part is modeled with a different parting plane, you can rotate the model so the global coordinate system's XY plane coincides with the parting plane.

The model must be rotated before you run the analysis.

  1. Click Move (Geometry tab > Utilities panel > Move) and select 3 Point Rotate 3 Points Rotate from the drop down list.
  2. Select all the elements in the model, either with the mouse or Select All (Geometry tab > Selection panel > Select All).
  3. Select three points on the model, all of which are on the parting plane. The points must not be in a straight line.
  4. Click Apply.
The part is now rotated as required.
Parent topic: Parting plane