Subject: Defining a user coordinate system |
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To define a UCS, you can use any of the following methods: • Specify a new origin and points on the positive x- and y-axes. • Specify a new origin and point on the positive z-axis. • Align the UCS with an existing entity. • Rotate the current UCS around any of its axes. • Align the UCS with its z-axis parallel to the current viewing direction. • Align the UCS xy plane perpendicular to the current view. When you define a new UCS, the UCS icon changes to indicate the origin and orientation of the new UCS. To define a UCS by specifying a new origin and points on the positive x- and y-axes CADdirect"> 1 Do one of the following to choose User Coordinate Systems (): • On the ribbon, choose Draw > User Coordinate Systems or choose • On the menu, choose Tools > User Coordinate Systems > Select a Predefined UCS. • On the UCS toolbar, click the Select a Predefined UCS tool. • Type setucs and then press Enter. 2 In the User Coordinate Systems dialog box, click Explore UCSs. 3 In the Explorer, be sure that Coordinate Systems is selected, and click the New Item tool (). 4 In the prompt box, choose 3 Point. 5 Select the new origin. 6 Select a point on the positive x-axis. 7 Select a point in the positive y direction. 8 In the Explorer - Coordinate Systems element, type the name for the new UCS, and then close the dialog box.
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