Graphics Programs Reference
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Dynamic coordinate systems
Since Version 2007, an auxiliary tool is available for creating objects on a solid planar
face.
Creation of dynamic coordinate systems
If the dynamic UCS tool is activated during the creation of 2D or 3D objects, then
when moving the cursor over a solid planar face, the face is highlighted and AutoCAD
creates a temporary working plane on that face. When ending the command, the tem-
porary UCS disappears. The dynamic UCS can be turned on or off by the
DUCS
but-
ton on the Status bar, or easily by pressing the
F6
key:
Note
Normally, the object's position on that plane is not at a precise distance from an
edge or vertex. One way to have precision is to turn on
OTRACK
, pause over one
or two object snaps, and direct the cursor. Another handy auxiliary tool is
FROM
, a
special object snap available on the individual osnap menu (
Ctrl
and right-click).
This tool allows you to specify a point with relative coordinates from a base point.
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