Transforming Elements from an Axis to Another

You can transform geometry positioned according to a given axis system into a new axis system. The geometry is duplicated and positioned according to the new axis system. One or more elements can be transformed at a time, using the standard multi-selection capabilities.

Before you begin:

Create a 3D shape containing geometric elements.

  1. Click Axis To Axis .

    Warning: In Generative Sheetmetal Design workbench, you can apply the command to solid Sheetmetal features only.
    The Axis To Axis Definition dialog box appears as well as the Tools Palette. For further information about the Tools Palette, refer to Selecting Using Selection Traps in the CATIA Infrastructure User's Guide.



  2. Select the Element to be transformed into a new axis system.



  3. Select the initial axis system in the Reference field.



  4. Select the Target axis system, that is the one into the element should be positioned.



  5. Click OK to create the transformed element.

    The new geometry is now positioned into the new axis system.



    The element (identified as Axis To axis transformation.xxx) is added to the specification tree.

    For more information, see Generative Shape Design User's Guide: Using Tools: Defining an Axis System and Selecting Using the Multi-Selection.