How do I change the coordinate system in SolidWorks?

Moving a Coordinate System

1. Click Coordinate System (Reference Geometry toolbar) or Insert > Reference Geometry > Coordinate System .
2. Define the coordinate system at a location on the part or assembly that provides the entities you need to control the angle and direction of each axis.

How do you show the coordinate system in Solidworks?

Right-click the coordinate system and click Hide or Show….Click one of the following:

1. Hide/Show Items (Heads-up View toolbar), and then View Coordinate Systems.
2. View Coordinate Systems (View toolbar)
3. View > Hide/Show > Coordinate Systems.

How do I change the axis in 3D sketch in Solidworks?

To change the coordinate system for your 3D sketch, click the desired sketch tool, hold down the Ctrl key, and click a plane, a planar face, or a user-defined coordinate system. If you select a plane or a planar face, the 3D sketch planes rotate so that the XY sketch plane is aligned with the selected item.

How do you rotate an object 90 degrees in Solidworks?

Click Rotate View (View toolbar) or View > Modify > Rotate then drag the pointer . Drag with the middle mouse button. Press the arrow keys. Hold down Shift to rotate in 90° increments.

How do you move a front plane in Solidworks?

Using the plane’s handles and edges, you can do the following:

1. Resize the plane by dragging a corner or edge handle.
2. Move the plane by dragging the edge of the plane.
3. Copy the plane by selecting a plane in the graphics area. Then hold down the Ctrl key and, using the edge, drag to a new location.

How do you hide a coordinate system in Solidworks?

Right-click the coordinate system and click Hide or Show….Hiding and Showing Coordinate Systems

1. Hide/Show Items (Heads-up View toolbar), and then View Coordinate Systems.
2. View Coordinate Systems (View toolbar)
3. View > Hide/Show > Coordinate Systems.