Measuring in assembly mode

[hoover33]

Assembly mode, product, whatever it is called. I'm a Pro/E user learning CATIA so still using Pro/E terms.

When I make a measurement, I have the option to get "components" which means I'm projecting the measurement onto a coordinate system. This coordinate system appears to be the same one that the "compass" (I think it's called) uses. Can I change this coordinate system? I.e. get my measurement's "components" in a different 3-axis system? I can't seem to accomplish this.

 

[DBezaire]

In the measure between or measure item menu, check the other axis system before you start selecting items to measure - pick the axis system you want, start measuring.

Regards,
Derek

 

[hoover33]

Boy do I feel stupid... that was obvious!

Thanks so much!

 

[DBezaire]

I will let is slide because you came from ProE.

 

[hoover33]

Ha! ;-)