"Normal To" option on the SW screen...... 1

[CAD2015]

Hi,

How could I add the "Normal To" tool on my SolidWorks display, like in the picture bellow:

At the moment, I get this:

Thank you............


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[jassco]

Right mouse click one of the icons on this tool bar;

Choose "Customize...";

Click "Commands" tab;

Search "Normal";

Grab the "Normal to" icon and throw it to the tool bar.

Have a great weekend!

Alex

 

[CAD2015]

Alex,

Thanks for your prompt reply.
It works. Is it possible to avoid the automatically "Zoom Out"?
It comes right after choosing "Normal to" selection.......

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[jassco]

Hi, CAD 2015:

I don't know what you mean when you said "avoid". Are you trying to say that you want to get rid of it? If you want to get rid of it, you can just grab it and throw it away from the tool bar.

Best regards,

Alex

 

[CAD2015]

Jassco,
Sorry for the late answer...
After I followed your directions, I got the view I needed, but it was very far from the face I selected.
The zoom-out popped out automatically...
I need to zoom in order to see clearly the view I want.....

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[CAD2015]

The picture below says everything, please read the explanation of the feature and let me know if it's possible to get rid of the zoom command:

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[CAD2015]

It may be a "Build-in" tool......

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[jassco]

Hi, CAD 2015:

You will need to use "Zoom to Selection" after using "Normal To" command.

You can find "Zoom to Selection" from menu "View > Modify > Zoom to Selection". You can access this command by clicking an icon that looks like a magnify glass with an equal sign inside.

You can also create your own custom command using Macros if you are familiar with VBA.

Best regards,

Alex

 

[CAD2015]

Alex,

Thanks for your last message: very helpful suggestion!

I am a previous Catia user.
Able to create in Catia keyboard shortcuts without any VBA skills.
Is this skill "a must" for creating my own shortcuts in SolidWorks?.....

Regards,
George

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[jassco]

No, you don't need VBA skills to create simple macros. You just need to record them.

But if you want to do something fancy, then you will need VBA skills. For example, you can do "automation" with VBA commands.

Best regards,

Alex

 

[CAD2015]

Alex,
Let's say I want to create a shortcut for the "Zoom to Selection"; where should I go and start creating the shortcut for it?
"Option" or "Customize"?......

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[jassco]

Right click any tool bars;
Click "Customize..."
Click "Keyboard" tab;
Type "Zoom to Selection" into "Search for:";
Click the cell under "Shortcut(s)" for "Zoom to Selection..";
Type any letter into the cell (prefer to use unused characters);
Click "Ok" button;

You just created a shortcut.

Then select a face and press the keyboard shortcut you just created.

Good luck!

Alex

 

[CAD2015]

Alex,

You've made my day.
Thanks a lot and have a wonderful day!


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