Specifying a Local Axis

You can redefine the local axis system position for specific parts.

  1. To switch back to the 3D Design view, click Structure view .
  2. Select the left car door in the work area.
  3. Click Local Axis System .
    The axis system is located in the wrong place; it is the axis system that was used when the part was designed.
  4. Change the local axis system to the left car door joint. To do so:
    1. Drag the axis system to the left door joint.
    2. In the View section of the action bar, click Top view to help you locate the axis system.
    3. Position the axis system accordingly.
    4. Select Left view to verify the result.
  5. Repeat the operation for the right car door.

The local axis for the left and right car doors are now correctly positioned. The door openings can operate.

Next step: Applying a HSR Operation.