LOCAL ORIGIN

Purpose:

To redefine the local origin in the current drawing. If the origin is keyed in, then the given coordinates equal the new origin; otherwise the given coordinates will be divided by the current scale giving the new origin, The local origin is initially set to (0, 0) whenever an old drawing is fetched from the data bank or a new drawing is created. The local origin in combination with the current scale is taken in consideration when keying in 2D coordinates.

Instructions:

1. In the Format menu, click Local Origin.

2. In a dialog, the user is prompted to key in the new coordinates of the local origin (the current value is suggested). To change the 2D point definition mode, first give CR, then select the desired definition mode from the 2D point Mode toolbar. Once a new local origin has been defined this will be verified, where after the definition phase is repeated until interrupted by the user.

Options:

None.

Result:

The local origin is verified and possibly redefined by the user.