View the center of gravity

The sphere at the axis of the center of gravity symbol contains a selectable work point. The work point inside the sphere shows the location of the center of gravity for the selected assembly, subassembly, or part. Directional arrows showing the X, Y, and Z axes and selectable Work planes representing XY, XZ, and YZ are also displayed.

The sphere at the axis of the center of gravity symbol contains a selectable work point. The work point inside the sphere shows the location of the center of gravity for the selected part. Directional arrows showing the X, Y, and Z axes and selectable Work planes representing XY, XZ, and YZ are also displayed.

1. Double-click the part, subassembly, or top-level assembly in the browser or graphics window to activate.
2. On the ribbon, click View tab Visibility panel Center of Gravity .

To turn off the center of gravity symbol, repeat the previous steps.

To turn the center of gravity on or off, Click View tab Visibility panel Center of Gravity .

Note: If an assembly includes virtual components and a virtual component has a volume or mass, the center of gravity of the assembly may not be accurate.