Local Coordinate System dialog

For any machine part that rotates during the simulation, a center of rotation, its local coordinate system must be specified using the Local Coordinate System dialog:

To open this dialog, select Machine Design tab > Motion panel > Local Coordinate System.

Rotating parts include turrets and rotating tables. Parts that rotate about the A axis rotate about its local X axis. B-axis rotations are performed about the local Y axis and C-axis rotations rotate around the local Z axis.

Note: Turrets rotate about their local Z axis.

Note: If a solid rotates only if the parent rotates, you do not have to define a local coordinate system.

To use this dialog:

1. Select or pick the Solid.
2. Select Existing UCS and pick/select the UCS or select Create UCS and go to alignment wizard to create a new UCS.
3. Click the Apply button.