Aligning In-Context Part with the Front Plane

When creating a new part in context of an assembly the orientation is determined by the position of selected face relative to the front plane of the assembly.

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This may result in the orientation of the part being different then what’s expected or desired.

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If a particular orientation of the new part is required start the new part on the Front plane of the assembly and exit the sketch.

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Next start the sketch on the required face or plane.

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This will result in the part being oriented correctly.

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