Collecting Data for Datums and Origins

Collecting Data for Datums and Origins

Collecting Data for Datums and Origins

 

RevWorks creates Datums and Origins from digitized point data that you collect. Datums allow you to orient the part in a preferred way for presentation inside of SOLIDWORKS. RevWorks uses the data that you collect for datums to relate coordinates on the part you are digitizing to the SOLIDWORKS model being created. Datums create a complete part coordinate system. Origins allow the coordinate system of the device to be used, but define an alternative origin within the device coordinate system.

A part file does not have to be open in order to collect data and create a Datum or Origin. The active Datum or Origin applies to any and all part files that are opened while the Datum or Origin is active. For more information on measuring Datums or Origins please see:

  1. Measuring Datums
  1. Measuring Origins

RevWorks provides audio feedback for every point that you digitize. Points taken while digitizing datums in RevWorks are not displayed.


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