The syntax for entering Cartesian positions (using the status bar) is as follows:
[workspace] X [Y [Z]] [units]
Square brackets [ ] identify optional elements.
workspace specifies the origin from which to measure the coordinates.
You can use the following options:
- world = world workspace. You can abbreviate world to w.
- absolute or @ = absolute workspace. This uses the origin of the current workspace. You can abbreviate absolute to abs.
- relative = relative workspace. This uses the last point entered as the origin. You can abbreviate relative to re.
X [Y [Z]] — These are the X Y and Z coordinates and are entered in this order by default. If the second and third values are not given, they are treated as zeros.
The order of the X Y and Z coordinates is determined by the Local point input option on the Workplane page of the Options dialog
units — Enter the type of units, for example, mm or inches. Default units are used if none are specified.
Examples of Cartesian coordinates are given below.
20 30 40
w 15
@ 25 60.8 mm
abs 50 mm
re -30.7 0 90
You can also enter polar positions.