Part orientation in drawing views

In single-part, assembly, and cast unit drawings, you can adjust the orientation of the parts in the drawing views by selecting an appropriate coordinate system and by rotating the parts. You can also separately set the viewing direction of columns, beams and bracings in assembly drawings. The project north setting also affects part orientation.

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To change the angle from which the part, assembly, or cast unit is viewed, how the part, assembly, or cast unit is rotated, and how the dimensions in the drawing view are oriented	Change the coordinate system
Rotate a part, assembly, or cast unit in a drawing view around its local axes	Rotate parts in drawing views
Select which side of a steel or timber part is always shown in the drawing main view	Select the steel or timber part face that is shown in front drawing view
Change the plate orientation in drawing views	Change plate orientation in drawings XS_POLYGON_SQUARE_CORNER_PREFERENCE_FACTOR XS_POLYGON_PERPENDICULAR_EDGE_PREFERENCE_FACTOR
Define the front view direction separately for columns	Set viewing direction for parts in assembly drawings
Define the front view direction separately for beams and bracings	Set viewing direction for parts in assembly drawings

See also

Settings in the Options dialog box