Exploded view along different axis

When you explode the assembly, instead of using the handles you can specify the direction by selecting an edge, or in this instance, a cylindrical surface. You should be able to edit the step if it's already created.

Barry,

Just as Bjorn describes, select the Explode Direction box (highlighted in red - somewhat poorly) and delete the default direction information. Next, with the focus still in the Explode Direction box, select something in the graphics area to define the new direction vector.

Select:

• Edge / Line (direction is parallel)
• Face / Plane (direction is normal)
• Cylinder / Circle / Arc (direction is parallel to axis) (this is ideal for fasteners)

Daen