Precise alignment of part in stock

Kiri:Moto
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Hello,

I accidentally moved my model and it is no longer centered in the stock (x and y, z is fine). I would like my machine setup to have a zero in the lower left corner so my motions will be positive x and positive y but I would like control over the part placement in the stock more precisely than moving it with the mouse. Is there a way to do this? I see I can go back and center it by using the offset option but once I remove the offset it snaps back to where I moved it with the mouse.

I am learning more ways to do things in this software and it is awesome! Can’t wait to cut some real parts soon.

Thanks,
Mike

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Hi Mike. At present stock is computed around the part rather than it being something you can accurately place the part within (other than Z alignment). The origin settings (top/bottom & center/corner) are the only way to influence coordinates relative to the part at this time. The stock should update in real time as the part is dragged and resized.

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Hi Stewart, Thank you for the quick reply. What I did to solve my issue was to clear and reload the part. This put it back in the middle of the stock. I will be more aware in the future to not move it if I want it left there. Knowing this is how it works I should be able to plan ahead and make it work for most things. If it ever makes sense to make a placement entry option it would get my vote. Maybe a way to snap the datum to a feature on the part or something then offset it with an xyz entry? Very usable the way it is so I am sure there are more pressing features you want to add. As I try more with the software the more I am getting the hang of it. It really is well done and can make quick work of the job in comparison to other software I have been using. Hoping to cut some parts this weekend.

Thanks,
Mike

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I’m still not sure what’s going on in your setup. There are preferences for auto layout and free layout. Did you uncheck either one?

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Hello, I missed those options. I must have unchecked one or both at some point and did not understand what they did then forgot I had done that. I will play with those and learn how they work. From their names it sounds like that would have done what I wanted… :slight_smile: