When working with 3D CAD images, there may be times when you want to separate one or more parts from an assembly and rotate them to bring attention to a specific part feature.
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Not all 3D CAD formats support this feature. If the Show Handles command is dimmed in the menu when you right-click a part, the feature isn't supported.
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Separating and rotating parts with this feature is temporary; changes you make are not saved with the selected view. If you want to show an assembly with separated and rotated parts, use the Snapshot toolbar button to save a *.png image of the assembly with separated and rotated parts.
In the Process Definition window, select the desired view under Views.
Right-click a part, then select Show Handles from the menu. (Use Ctrl+click to select multiple parts.)
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Position the cursor at the intersection point of the 3D axes, then drag the part away from the assembly to a blank area of the window.
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Use the handles to rotate the part.
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Select the following link to view a video and see how handles allow you to rotate a part.
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To restore the part to the assembly, right-click the part, then select Reset Model from the menu.