COORDS (System Variable)

Controls the format and update frequency of coordinates on the status line.

Type: Integer
Saved in: Registry
Initial value: 1

0

The absolute coordinates of your pointing device is updated only when you specify points

1

The absolute coordinates of your pointing device is updated continuously

2

The absolute coordinates of your pointing device is updated continuously except when a point, distance, or angle is requested. In that case, relative polar coordinates are displayed instead of X and Y. The Z values always display as absolute coordinates.

3

The absolute coordinates (WCS) of your pointing device is updated continuously with the latitude and longitude coordinate values of the geographic location.