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Primitive dialog - Workspace tab

Use the Workspace tab to specify the workspace of the primitive.

You can:

  • Define the Workspace in which to edit the primitive, by selecting a workplane from the drop-down list.
  • Create a copy of the workplane by clicking on the dialog.
  • Define a new origin of the primitive by entering new X, Y, Z values or clicking to display the Position dialog.
  • Change the direction of its Axis by clicking , , or to open the Direction dialog.
  • Twist it about its axis by clicking , , or to open the Calculator dialog. Use the calculator to define the distance by which you want to twist the primitive.
  • Specify the Position of the origin of primitive blocks.

    The default option is the centre of the base of the block. Other available options are shown below. All positions are relative to the default.

    Top-left corner

    Top edge, centre

    Top-right corner

    Right edge centre

    Bottom-right, corner

    Bottom edge, center

    Bottom-left corner

    Left edge, centre

OK — Accepts the changes and closes the dialog.

Note: You can also use this dialog to orient multiple primitives.

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