#### Creating a Relationship between the Machine and the Part

You can create a relationship between the machine model and the CAD model by changing the XYZ offsets and rotations to establish the proper orientation between the two models. You can do this by using the Quick Fixture Mode to change the part's orientation or by using the Part/Machine tab of the Setup Options dialog box. Or you can use a combination of the two approaches.

Using the Quick Fixture Mode

1. Click the Quick Fixture Mode icon from the Graphics Modes toolbar.

2. Use the mouse and Quick Fixture's shortcut menu to properly orient your part.

- Right-click on your part model and select Level Object. This levels your part to the machine model's table surface.

- Right-click on your part model and select Drop Object. This sets your part onto the machine model's table surface.

- Right-click on your part model and rotate and move your part to further position it as needed.

3. Switch to a different mode. The part model will remained fixed at its final position.

See the "Quick Fixture Mode's Mouse and Keyboard Commands" for information on using this mode to move your model.

Using the Part/Machine Tab

1. Press F5 to access the Setup Options dialog box.

2. Select the Part/Machine tab.

3. In the Part Setup area, click the Auto Position button to have PC-DMIS automatically position your part model on the machine model's table surface.

4. If you want more direct control over placement of your part model, you can modify the items directly in the Part Setup area.

See "Setup Options Mode: Part / Machine tab" topic in the "Setting Your Preferences" chapter.

OLD DOCUMENTATION:
You can create a relationship between the machine model and the CAD model of the part in one of two ways.

1. Online mode – The part's features must be measured and an alignment constructed that performs a CAD to Parts operation (CAD Equals Part alignment option or Iterative Alignment using CAD nominals). See the "Creating and Using Alignments" chapter for information on these options.

2. Offline mode – You can create the necessary X,Y,Z offsets and rotations to establish the proper orientation by accessing the Part/Machine tab of the Setup Options dialog box. See "Setup Options Mode: Part / Machine tab" topic in the "Setting Your Preferences" chapter.