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Import scan data Create a new

Planning

 Create a new
coordinate system
coordinate system

Slice a 2D cross
When importing scan data into SOLIDWORKS, the
section software places 3D meshes in an arbitrary position and
rotation in space, depending on how you align the data
Sketch the part
before you import it in SOLIDWORKS.
Revolve the sketch
into 3D solid
For best practices, it’s good to create a new coordinate
Analyze
system. SOLIDWORKS wants your part centered and
Scan to CAD work�ow aligned along the Top, Right, and Front planes so the
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part is centered. Orientating the part to a new
coordinate system puts the 3D model in a logical
space within the CAD modeling software.

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For Simple Parts:

For a very simple part like the nozzle, you can use the auto-center
tool (auto-center from the mesh) and align one of the �at surfaces
against one of the three planes Right (x-axis), Top (y-axis), or Front
(z-axis) to de�ne center points. You can think of the Right, Top, and
Front plane as (xyz axis respectively).

For Most Parts:

For most parts you want to create a custom coordinate system
where you want more control over how the coordinate system is
created. Using the SOLIDWORKS tool, go to Features → Reference
Feature → Coordinate System Tool.

Start by auto-centering the part in order to have the part

approximately in the right position. Next, begin a new 2D or 3D
sketch that can used to de�ne a point that represents where you
want the center of the part to be. Now create line segments or
points that will de�ne the the X, Y, Z axis based on the part’s
features. With one or more axis de�ned, you can use these features
to create a custom coordinate system. After, use the XTract3D →
Use Coordinate System tool to move the mesh to the new
coordinate system.

If you’re happy with the results, you can then delete the sketches
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and reference geometry that you used to re-orient the mesh.

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