Move Part command

Moves or rotates parts in an exploded view in an assembly. You can use this command to do the following:

You can move or rotate a single part, a set of parts, or a part and all its dependent parts. The same basic steps apply whether you are moving, rotating, or moving within a plane.

Moving parts along the original explode vector
Moving parts along a different explode vector

To move one or more parts along a different explode vector, first define the select set of parts. For example, you can use the command bar to specify that you want to move a part and all its dependent parts. After you click the Accept button, position the cursor over the triad axis you want to move along, then drag the cursor. A joggle is added to the flow line automatically. When you offset the part in a new direction, a new explode event is added to the Explode PathFinder tab.

When parts have been moved outside of their original explode vector, you can also move them back into their original explode vector. Select the parts you want to move, select the proper axis, then drag the parts back to the original explode vector. When you get close to the original explode vector, the parts will automatically lock into the original vector. The joggle segment will be automatically removed.

Rotating parts

To rotate one more parts, first set the Rotate option on the command bar. Define the select set of parts, then position the cursor over the axis you want to rotate about, and then drag the cursor to the new location.

Moving parts within a plane

To move one or more parts within a plane, first set the Move Planar option on the command bar. Define the parts you want to move (A), then define the plane you want to move the parts within. The movement plane is defined by the X axis (B) and another axis you select. For example, you can move a part within the plane defined by the X axis and Z axis (C). Then drag the cursor to the new location (D).

With the Move Planar option, parts are typically moved outside of the original explode vector axis. If so, a joggle is added to the flow line.

For additional information on working with exploded views, see the Creating Exploded Views of Assemblies and Explode PathFinder tab Help topics.

Move Exploded Part command bar

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