Create a datum CSYS with an x-axis, y-axis, and origin

This example shows how to create an associative datum CSYS located at a specific point on a solid body with the X-axis and Y-axis parallel to the axes of an existing datum CSYS.

Procedure

1. Choose Home tab → Construction group → Datum CSYS.
2. In the Datum CSYS dialog box, from the Type list, select X-Axis, Y-Axis, Origin.
3. In the graphics window, select the origin point for the new datum CSYS. (Example: origin of datum CSYS at arc center of edge.)
4. Select the x-axis for the new datum CSYS. (Example: X-axis of existing datum CSYS.)
5. Select the y-axis for the new datum CSYS. (Example: Y-axis of existing datum CSYS.)
6. In the Datum CSYS dialog box, in the Settings group, select the Associative check box.
7. Click OK or Apply to create the datum CSYS.

You can create additional features relative to the datum CSYS.

How do I

• Create an offset datum coordinate system

Learn more

• Datum CSYS
• Updating and editing a datum CSYS

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