When creating a new block, the orientation is incorrect? How to fix this?
Creating a new sketch on the x-y plane/ y-z plane / x-z plane upon new part creation causes the block to have a wrong orientation.
The recommended setting should be Tools > Application Options > Part > No new sketch. After setting this option, restart Inventor to create the block.
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