Rockwell Automation 8520 9/PC CNC Tool Path Graphics Programming Manual - Manual (Page 13)

9/PC CNC Tool Path Graphics Programming Manual 13
Publication 8520-PM097A-EN-P - September 2001
3D Vertical Plane Rotation (beta) Angle
This angle rotates the 3-dimensional coordinate system around the configured horizontal axis.
The allowed value ranges from -359.99999 to + 359.99999. Make sure you select 3D as your
visualization type to set this parameter.
Figure 3
3-D Horizontal Plane Rotation Angle
TIP
Consider the “right-hand rule” to determine the rotation
direction of the axis. If you wrap your right hand around
the third axis with your thumb pointing in the positive
direction along the axis, a positive rotation around this
axis is the same direction in which your fingers are
pointing. See Figure 3 for a visual example.