Moving the Cursor Along the Z-Axis

Use this movement mode to constrain the cursor to a moving only in the +/- Z direction relative to the reference point. Movement is constrained to the Z direction as defined by the working coordinate system, not necessarily the global Z direction. The line of motion passes through the reference point, so it may be parallel to the Z-Axis and not necessarily along the actual Z-axis.

Before or after clicking a desired drawing command, change the movement mode using one of the following methods:

• From the menu bar, click 3D Model> Movement Mode> Along Z Axis.
• On the Draw ribbon tab, choose Along Z Axis from the Movement mode drop-down menu:

  

The following additional methods are available only after clicking a drawing command:

• Press and hold the Z key while clicking the next point.
• Right-click in the Modeler window and choose Movement Mode> Along Z Axis from the shortcut menu.

The next point you select will be on the same plane as the reference point and in the positive or negative Z direction relative to the reference point.

The Measure Data window and the coordinate text boxes in the Status Bar provide precise cursor location information.