To create a Shifted datum

To create a copy of an existing datum at a specified position:

1. Click Alignments & Datums tab > Datums panel > Shifted.

   

2. Enter a Name for the datum. The name is used in the inspection sequence, in the Report and Info tabs, and when referencing the item in other items.
3. To display the datum in the CAD view, select the Visible check box.
4. In the Coordinate system list, select the coordinate system relative to which the datum is reported.

   To specify the coordinate system during the inspection, select <Active Alignment>. You can then specify the alignment using the Active Alignment list on the Measure tab.

5. Choose a method to create the datum:
   • To create a datum at a specified position: select the Coordinate system along whose axes you want to shift the Datum; select Explicitly defined in the Method list; and then enter the coordinates of the shifted datum relative to the selected Coordinate system. For example:

     

   • To create a datum at a specified feature: select Based on feature in the Method list; and then select the feature from the list. For example:

     

     Click to select an item from the CAD view using the mouse.

6. In the Datum list, select the datum you want to shift.
7. Enter any extra information about the item in the Comment box.
8. Click OK to add the item to the inspection sequence.