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To Move Components Using Orient Mode
Whenever you use the Component tab to place a component or redefine placement constraints, a spin center for the active component is visible. You can manipulate the active component or the entire model by activating Orient Mode from the Move tab of the Component tab.
1. In an open assembly, click Assemble. The Open dialog box opens.
2. Select the component to be placed and click Open. The Component Placement tab opens.
3. Click Move. The Move tab opens.
4. Select Orient Mode from the Motion Type list.
5. Click the graphics window. The blue spin center appears.
6. Spin the component being placed.
7. Right-click the graphics window to open the Orient mode shortcut menu.
 
* For more information on Orient Mode, search the Help Center.