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218 | Chapter 15 Use Precision Tools
Digitize Coordinates
When you enter coordinates by digitizing, the UCS Z value for all coordi-
nates is 0. You can use
ELEV to set a default height above or below the Z = 0
plane for digitizing without moving the UCS.
To enter an absolute coordinate (3D)
At a prompt for a point, enter the coordinate using the following format:
x,y,z
■ X represents the distance and direction along the X axis from the UCS
origin (0,0,0).
■ Y represents the distance and direction along the Y axis from the UCS
origin (0,0,0).
■ Z represents the distance and direction along the Z axis from the UCS
origin (0,0,0).
To enter a relative coordinate (3D)
At a prompt for a point, enter the coordinate using the following format:
@x,y,z
■ X represents the distance and direction along the X axis from the last
point entered.
■ Y represents the distance and direction along the Y axis from the last point
entered.
■ Z represents the distance and direction along the Z axis from the last point
entered.
To use coordinate filters to specify a point in 2D
1 At the prompt for a point, enter a coordinate filter (.x or .y).
For example, enter .x to specify the X value first.
2 To extract the first coordinate value, specify a point.
For example, if you entered .x in step 1, AutoCAD extracts the X value
from this point.
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