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Transforming coordinates

iturner
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Transforming coordinates

I want to measure the transformation matrix between two csys in a part/assy - easy (analysis, measure, transform)

I get a matrix 0.8660250-0.5-17.32050.4330130.50.75-33.66030.25-0.866030.43301338.30127

Now I want to create a new part and want to recreate a two csys with the same transform but the only option is to enter

x=20 y=50 z=0 orient x=60 y=30 z=0 (i only know this because i created two csys - in the real problemthere arelugs within in an assy that need erthing cable)

xyz offset and an angular orientation. Does anyone know an easy way map the transformation matrix to the input required for a new coordinate.

(I know the problem can be solved with publish geom but there are reason that i want to do it this way and then have a family table for a number of offsets, i also want to avoid using cable)

I hope someone can help


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Dear Ian,

Save the transformation measure, then create a new co-ordinate system
and select 'from file' rather than 'offset', which is the default.
Select the transform file (with .trf extension) and the new co-ordinate
system will be created. Note: this method is not associative.

Regards,

Rod

Rod Giles
Senior Design Engineer
Polaris Britain Ltd.

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