Create Feature > Origin

Use the Origin tab of the Create Feature dialog to specify the feature origin properties.

Location — Select an option to position the origin of the feature.

The location area is slightly different for 2D features and turning features.

2D features

Turning features

2D features

Specify the location of the feature's origin with respect to the profile curve of the feature:

Top left corner

Middle of top edge

Top right corner

Middle of right edge

Bottom right corner

Middle of bottom edge

Bottom left corner

Middle of left edge

Turning features

Specify the location of the feature's origin with respect to the profile curve of the feature:

Left edge

Centre

Right edge

Position — Select a Workspace and enter the coordinates of the feature to position the feature with respect to the selected workspace.

Note: These options are available only for slots, bounded faces, and rectangular, circular, freeform pockets and bosses.

Orientation — Enter a XY angle to orient the feature in the XY plane with respect to the X axis.

XY angle = 0:

XY angle = 45:

Note: This option is available only for slots, bounded faces, and rectangular, circular, freeform pockets, and bosses.