Work with Structure Axes

To Draw an Axis

1. Select Model Datum Axis Axis.
2. Optionally, in the Axis panel, specify a custom axis name.

   By default, axes receive successive numbers as names.

3. In the drawing area, draw axes by clicking any two points or by using dynamic input tooltips.

   For dynamic input tooltips, press Down Arrow and select one of the following options:

   • Absolute # to enter absolute coordinates.
   • Relative @ to enter relative coordinates.
   • Polar ! to enter polar coordinates.
   • Offset & to enter a distance to the next axis. Available when you are defining a second and subsequent axis.

To Draw an Axis Grid by Specifying a Distance Between Axes

1. Draw an axis.

   The tooltip prompting you to enter the offset distance D displays.

2. In the tooltip, enter a D value.
   Note: If you enter a minus before a D value, for example -20, you change the side on which you place the next axis with respect to the first axis.
   
3. Keep pressing Enter to add next axes.

   You can change the offset distance D anytime by entering a different value in the tooltip.

4. To draw a grid axis in a different direction, click Esc and draw an axis.
5. In the tooltip, enter a D value.
6. Keep pressing Enter to add next axes.

To Copy an Axis

1. In the drawing area, select an axis.
2. Right-click and from the context menu, select Copy Axis.
3. In the tooltip, enter a D value and press Enter.

   It adds an axis of the same length and direction as the selected axis.

Example: To Draw an Axis Grid by Specifying a Distance Between Axes