Move and Rotate the User Coordinate System

Move the User Coordinate System

This tool moves the current coordinate system to any point. Moving does not affect the orientation of the axes.

To access the command

UCS tool palette:

Command line: _.ucs _o

To move the coordinate system

1. UCS tool palette: Click .
2. Specify the destination point for the origin of the coordinate system.

• The coordinate system is moved to the new location. The orientation of the axes remains the same.

Rotate the User Coordinate System

The coordinate system can be rotated 90° around its X, Y or Z-axis in the positive orientation without changing its current position.

Repeat the command until the desired orientation

Note: It is not possible to rotate the UCS anti-clockwise. Repeat the command until the UCS has the desired orientation.

To rotate the coordinate system around the X-axis

1. UCS tool palette: Click .

• The coordinate system is rotated 90° around the X-axis.