Separate and rotate parts

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.

Note

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.

Note

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.)
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.
Use the handles to rotate the part.

Select the following link to view a video and see how handles allow you to rotate a part.
To restore the part to the assembly, right-click the part, then select Reset Model from the menu.