Rotating an Access Part

This task shows you how to rotate an access plate.

 

 

 

1. With your document open, click the Adjust Access Plate button to bring up the Position Placed Part dialog box and select the Rotate tab.

2. The Edge with Edge option, together with the Parallel Edges button, allows you to parallel a part with a given edge. In the image below the access plate is not parallel to the duct.

Select the Edge with Edge option, select an edge of the duct and then select an edge of the access plate (you may need to zoom in on the plate to be able to select).

 Click the Parallel Edges button to parallel the edges.

  3. The Branch option lets you change the angle of a branch. Select the option and enter a value in the Angle field to change the angle of a branch.

  4. The Compass-Z option allows you to rotate a part about the Z axis. Select the option and enter a value in the Angle field to rotate the part.

  5. Click OK to save your document.