Group: Paste-rotate / Pattern-delete-original

[Andy_Admin]

I want to rotate an existing group in a part and delete the original.

I tried: 

- Paste special and then used the independent option: It's not independent.

- Paste special and then used the advanced option: Cannot simply rotate.

- Tried Pattern: Cannot delete/suppress original.

Is there a simple way to do it?

[kdirth]

You could use Flexible Modeling to move the original depending on what your exact needs are.

Without a model to open or, at a minimum, screen shots, it is hard to give specific suggestions.

[Andy_Admin]

Hi kdirth,

thanks for the hint. Unfortunately, we don't have Flexible Modeling, only the Creo Design Essentials.

Here is the requested screenshot, I'll specify the task a bit more in detail:

You have a part with all the design Elements in one group.

You want to rotate the part around the axis Y. (The original part should be gone, only the "after-rotation-version" should exist.)

Thanks in advance,

Andy

[tbraxton]

If you reroute the sketch set up references for extrude 1 you should be able, get what you want without having to delete anything. Using reroute you should be able to change the orientation of the extrude and the children might follow; it depends on the design intent captured in the model.

[Catalina]

Hi @Andy_Admin,

I wanted to see if you got the help you needed.

If so, please mark the appropriate reply as the Accepted Solution or please feel free to detail in a reply what has helped you and mark it as the Accepted Solution. It will help other members who may have the same question.

Of course, if you have more to share on your issue, please pursue the conversation.

Thanks,

[Andy_Admin]

Unfortunately I didn’t get an answer that is sufficient.

In case you’re in power to create internal improvement-ideas:

When there is no solution found to a topic, then a professional PTC-employee is taking care of it. The PTC-person would contact the author and make sure that PTC understands the problem and develops a solution. So, basically user support instead letting the community doing the work.

[tbraxton]

You have not provided enough information to allow the community to thoroughly understand your issue.  There is likely a solution to your issue. Post your model here so the community can see what you are working with and determine some options. If you want to open a support ticket, then you can also do that if you have a maintenance contract.