Is there a way to do this?
The way I explode things in assemblies now is, I go ahead and create a configuration, insert an exploded view, and place parts at positions relative to their axes. Maybe there is a more sophisticated explosion function that I don't know of?
I'd like to be able to explode the higlighted cap in the attached picture along the direction which the adapter is facing (2 o'clockish)
Anyone?
while making the explode step, you should be able to right click on the triad and "align" it to anything you like.
I do that, and the triad does align with the edge I select, but when I explode along one of the triad vectors the part moves in a completely different direction.
don't get frustrated, it takes some time to become good at doing explodes in SW.
Some times I make configurations of my assembly to help using mate to make the explode move the way I want it too.
and try different explodes at different time...this before that or that before this or.... just take time!
Thanks, I figured it out!
I found out that I had to drag the arrow first, and then enter a value at the left hand-side menu. If I entered a value directly after choosing the direction arrow it wouldn't work.
Bulent,
Select any edge, face or cylinder (face or axis) and the explode direction triad will line up with it. Make sure you have highlighted the explode direction box under settings.
Back when, this was the only way to pick explode direction. Select a face and explode normal to it. Select an edge or cylinder and explode in that direction. The triad, and 3D explode line sketches came along later.
while making the explode step, you should be able to right click on the triad and "align" it to anything you like.