Editing Origin of Components

The origin of a component can be snapped and moved to a different location in the 3D world.

Snapping allows you to pick a new location for a component's origin.

1. In the 3D world, select the component you want to edit.
2. On the Home tab, in the Origin group, click Snap.
3. In the Set Origin task pane, edit one or more settings.
4. In the 3D world, depending on the Mode setting, click one or more locations.
5. In the Set Origin task pane, click Apply to confirm the new location of the selected component's origin.

Moving allows you to use a manipulator to define a new location for a component's origin.

1. In the 3D world, select the component you want to edit.
2. On the Home tab, in the Origin group, click Move.
3. In the 3D world, use the handles of the manipulator to move the origin of a selected component.
4. In the Move Origin task pane, click Apply to confirm the new location of the selected component's origin.