Modify the global design

Purpose

This page explains how to modify the global fixture design, including base plate adjustments and support plate updates.

Continue with the fixture from the previous page. If needed, load fixture_training1_1.cendoc from the training material installation folder.

Steps

1. Modify the base plate

1.1 Reposition and update the base plate

Use the manipulator to modify the base plate position and orientation relative to the workpiece. Run the Update command at the manipulator center to recompute the fixture.

Modify the base plate position

1.2 Resize the base plate

Open the pie menu on the base plate and run Resize the base plate. Update the plate dimensions in the panel, then click in empty 3D space to apply the new size.

Resize the base plate

2. Modify the support plates

2.1 Move support plate X1

Select support plate X1, open the pie menu, and start Move support plate. Drag the plate to the required position using the manipulator axis.

Move support plate

2.2 Move support plates X2 and Y2

Also move plates X2 and Y2 to their required positions.

The Move command remains active after dragging. Press Esc or start another command to finish.

Move support plates

2.3 Add a support plate with given length

Move the manipulator to a desired position and run Add support plate with given length on its axis. Enter the required plate length in the panel, then click in 3D space to compute the plate.

Add support plate with given length

2.4 Add a full-length support plate

Place the manipulator at another position and run Add support plate to build a new plate with maximum length.

Add support plate

2.5 Resize a support plate

To reduce support plate length, place the manipulator at the plate base on the side you want to shorten. Run Resize the support plate and drag the manipulator to the required position.

The command stays active until you press Esc or start another function.

Resize support plate

2.6 Split support plate Y1

Pick support plate Y1 and run Split support plate. The plate is split at the projected manipulator center position. Then relocate and resize both resulting plates.