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Coordinate System PropertyManager

The Coordinate System PropertyManager appears when you add a new coordinate system to a part or assembly or edit an existing coordinate system. The PropertyManager controls the following properties:

Origin. Select a vertex, point, midpoint, or the default point of origin on a part or assembly for the coordinate system origin.

X axis, Y axis, and Z axis. Select one of the following for the Axis Direction Reference:

  • Vertex, point, or midpoint. Aligns the axis toward the selected point.

  • Linear edge or sketch line. Aligns the axis parallel to the selected edge or line.

  • Non-linear edge or sketch entity. Aligns the axis toward the selected location on the selected entity.

  • Planar face. Aligns the axis in the normal direction of the selected face.

Reverse Axis Direction. Reverses the direction of an axis.



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