On the Task side, the Custom frames panel contains reference frames for the task.

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Custom task frames can be used for several purposes, including changing the anchor frame, pick and place operations, surface path operations, and so on.

Custom frames panel

Default frame

By default, a frame called Default frame appears in the Custom frames list. Default frame is the anchor frame by default. If a part is imported from a CAD file, the default frame will be placed at the origin in the CAD file.

Add a new frame

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Add any number of task frames to the list using the [+] button.

Delete frame

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Any frame that is not the anchor frame can be deleted.

Anchor frame

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The anchor icon indicates which item is the anchor frame. An anchor frame is a reference frame for a task used to align the workpiece with the path mounting frame of the device.

Show or hide a frame

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The Visible/Hidden button allows you to show or hide the frame in the task viewport.