Defining a local coordinate system

When loads or constraints on the part act in a direction other than the X, Y and Z directions of the global coordinate system, using a Local Coordinate System (LCS) can greatly simplify the settings of such constraints or loads.

1. Select (Geometry tab > Local Coordinate System panel > Create LCS). The Create LCS dialog appears.
2. In the Filter drop-down list at the bottom of the dialog, select the type of model entity that you want to snap to when you click in the model pane.
3. For each of the 3 Coordinate boxes in turn, either enter the required coordinates using the keyboard, or click on the required location in the model pane.
4. Click Apply.