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Aligned models can be helpful in visual comparison such as using the Model Compare feature.

In SpinFire Ultimate, there are two methods to align models in SpinFire Ultimate:

  • Align by three points
  • Align by arc and point

 

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titleAlign by three points...

 To align two parts by selecting three points:

  1.  Select one of the two parts.
  2. Right mouse click and select Align....
  3. Select a point from the selected model.
  4. Select a respective point on the second model to align the first point on the first model.
  5. Select a second set of points similar to the first to align the models more.
  6. Finally, select a thirds set of points to completely align the two models.
     

 

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titleAlign by arc and point

 To align two parts by selecting an arc and a point:

  1.  Select one of the two parts.
     
  2. Right mouse click and select Align....
  3. Select By Arc and Point from the Align Items dialog box.
  4. Select an arc on the first model.

  5. Select a respective arc on the second model.

    Use the Flip Axis button to align the other side of the arc if not correct.
    If the models are aligned, click the Stop button. Otherwise, continue to the final step.
     
  6. Select respective points from each model to finish the model alignment.