Using Absolute Coordinates

When entering a point's location, you can specify it using absolute or relative coordinates. Absolute coordinates are relative to the working coordinate system's origin (0, 0, 0). This entry mode is the default setting for the first point you select after clicking a drawing command. Relative coordinates are relative to the reference point, or the previously selected point.

To enter a point's absolute coordinates:

1. Click the desired drawing command.
2. Select Absolute from the Absolute/Relative drop-down menu in the Status Bar.
3. Specify the point's coordinates in one of the following ways:
   • Click the point.
   • Type the point's coordinates in the appropriate text boxes in the Status Bar.
     Note:

     When drawing objects other than polylines and helices, by default, the second point you select is relative to the first point; Relative is automatically selected in the Absolute/Relative drop-down menu in the Status Bar. Be sure to select Absolute from this drop-down menu if you want the second point to be relative the origin of the working coordinate system.