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Creating a Coordinate System

To create a coordinate system:

  1. Click Coordinate System (Reference Geometry toolbar) or Insert > Reference Geometry > Coordinate System .
  2. Use the Coordinate System PropertyManager to create the coordinate system.
    You can amend your selections:
    • To change your selections, right-click in the graphics area and select Clear Selections.

    • To reverse the direction of an axis, click its Reverse Axis Direction button in the PropertyManager.
  3. Click .


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