Create a User Coordinate System

Learn how to create a User Coordinate System (UCS) that you can reference in assembly constraints, manufacturing setups, and other downstream workflows in Fusion.

1. Click Design > Construct > User Coordinate System (UCS) .

   The UCS dialog displays.

2. In the Canvas, select a Snap point to place the UCS.

3. Use the handles in the Canvas or specify exact values in the dialog to adjust the Alignment settings:

   • X Angle: Rotate the user coordinate system around the X axis.
   • Y Angle: Rotate the user coordinate system around the Y axis.
   • Z Angle: Rotate the user coordinate system around the Z axis.
   • Offset X: Enter a distance to offset the user coordinate system along the X axis.
   • Offset Y: Enter a distance to offset the user coordinate system along the Y axis.
   • Offset Z: Enter a distance to offset the user coordinate system along the Z axis.

4. Optionally, adjust the Z and X Axis Alignment:

   • Z Axis: Select an edge or face to align the Z axis of the user coordinate system.
   • X Axis: Select an edge or face to align the X axis of the user coordinate system.

5. Click OK.

The new user coordinate system displays in the Canvas and in the Browser > Construction folder.

Tip

• Place the pointer over a face, then hold Ctrl (Windows) or Command (MacOS) to snap to points on that face.