centroid problem

[stanny123]

Can anyone tell away of showing the centroid in a drawing I am able to bring it up in the graphics area using mass. when I use it in the graphics area I don't no were the coordinates are from and its even harder to find when I am in an assembly, it would be a great help this was possible.

 

[CorBlimeyLimey]

If you have SW13 you can use the Insert > Reference Geometry > Center Of Mass tool to place a 'marker' in the model.
In the drawing use the Inset > Model Items function with the Reference Geometry > Center Of Mass option selected.

Dimensions can then be placed from the 'marker' to wherever they are needed.

 

[CorBlimeyLimey]

http://help.solidworks.com/2013/Eng...m.htm?id=d154558f2cea437abbc68d6bb7832ed8#Pg0

 

[stanny123]

Thanks for the reply , I am using SW12 does that make it a problem.

 

[CorBlimeyLimey]

Not really a problem, just more work for you.

In SW12 the Mass Properties tool will state where the CoM is located and you will have to place a 3D Sketch Point at those coordinates.
Or you could use one of the macro's from

http://www.sw.fcsuper.com

http://sw.fcsuper.com/index.php?name=UpDownload&req=getit&lid=23

http://sw.fcsuper.com/index.php?name=UpDownload&req=getit&lid=133

NOTE: The macro's are not associative so will not be updated if the model is altered.

 

[stanny123]

The mass property gives me the coordinates but I am not sure were from, as its an assembly and there are a few origins and non seem to be close.

 

[Updraft]

That would be the origin of the assembly file. If you were to create a 3D sketch you can insert a point and give it the coordinates. Presto.

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