Explicitly (AT)

Positioning explicitly allows elements to be positioned at specific co-ordinates with respect to the world or other design elements.

1. From the main menu toolbar select Position > Explicitly (AT) to display the Explicit Position window and the Positioning Control toolbar.

   

   

   By default the Start position of the current element is displayed.

   The Datum option allows you to specify the point on the element to which the position co-ordinates apply. Dependant on the option specified the application of modified co-ordinates have these effects on the element:

   • Start - Relocates the start position of the element to the specified co-ordinates and leave its end position unchanged.

   • End - Relocates the end position of the element to the specified co-ordinates and leave its start position unchanged.

   • Centre - Relocates the entire element, its centre is located at the specified co-ordinates and the start and end positions are modified.

   • Designate Position - used in conjunction with the Positioning Control toolbar to specify a point on the element for repositioning. The entire element is relocated or re‑orientated with the Designated Position at the specified co-ordinates and the start and end positions modified.

2. Open the Explicit Position window.

   A bounding box is displayed around the element together with an axes aid and the Start position.

3. Change the Datum option.

   The axes aid is re-displayed and the specified position is labeled.

   

4. To define a position explicitly, enter the required co-ordinates in the appropriate direction textbox.

   If necessary use the wrt textbox to identify the elements whose co-ordinate system is used for the position data.

   The bounding box adjusts to show the new position.

5. Click Apply to reposition the element or click Dismiss to discard any information and close the Explicit Position window.

6. To define a position by reference to an item that already exists, use the Positioning Control toolbar and the cursor to identify the required position by picking them in the graphical view. If required use the Lock checkboxes to fix the current co-ordinate along any axis.

7. To position another section, use the Select menu options to change the focus of the window.

8. Use the CE or Owner option if the required item is selected in the design explorer, or use the Pick or Pick Owner option and then select the required item with the cursor when prompted.

   The window displays the current position.

9. You can then enter new values to change any part of this.