KOMPAS-3D v23

When you plot a local coordinate system, it is required to set the position of the starting LCS. To do this, use the elements of thePosition group in the Main section of the Parameter Panel. The following methods are available.

•Manual specifying in the model graphic area.

•Enter coordinates in the Coordinates field.

This field consists of three sections to enter the X, Y and Z coordinates. The current value of a coordinate is marked with a point, and the fixed value is marked with the symbol .

To fix the value of the coordinate, you can use the following methods:

•click the icon on the left side of the field,

•press <Enter> when the cursor is in the coordinate value input field.

•Selecting a point object. The desired object is indicated in the graphic area of the model or in the Design Tree. Its name appears in the  Snap point field.

An associative link is formed between the selected point object and the beginning of the LSC. Due to this, the beginning of the LCS will follow the object when its position changes.

•Designing a special point. To do this, press the Build Point  button next to the Snap Point field. That will start a subprocess of plotting a point. Select the design method and configure the required parameters. These parameters will determine the position of the LCS. Note that in this case the point is not an independent object. It is stored inside the LCS and can be edited only when editing the LCS.

With any method of setting the position of the LCS, the coordinates of its beginning are automatically determined. Coordinate values are entered in the  Coordinates field and are fixed.

If you need to set other coordinates or specify the LCS new position manually, disable the fixation.

You can also change the position of the LSC by specifying a new point or using base elements. In these cases, disabling fixation is not required.

Changing the position of the LSC does not change its orientation.

See Also

LCS orientation