Coordinate system set up question

Question

What is the easiest method to define a force constraint's coordinate system? In this example (picture), I want to align the coordinate system of the constraint with the shaft's axis, in order to be able to define torque. I attach the the model too: https://ufile.io/9hnw3

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Darrel Sinclair · Accepted Answer

Bring up the Properties form for the force (by e.g. double-clicking on it in the model browser), then click on "Select/define the location of your Force - Moment". This should bring up the manipulator at the force application position:

Click on the ball of the manipulator, then on the axis you want to align; the axis will turn magenta:

Now click on an entity you want to align with (for example here the opposite face of the shaft is a good option):

MMB to finish. I've also attached a short video of the process. Let me know if anything isn't clear.

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