Activate 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 can greatly simplify the settings of such constraints or loads. An LCS must be activated for new geometry to be created relative to it.

  1. Click Select, Viewer toolbar Select and click on the local coordinate system symbol in the model pane.
  2. Click Activate (Geometry tab > Local Coordinate System panel > Activate) to activate the selected local coordinate system.
    Note: An activated LCS is displayed in red.