Create an offset datum coordinate system

This example shows how to create a datum coordinate system that is offset from an existing datum coordinate system.

The existing datum coordinate system is located at the origin of the absolute coordinate system and the WCS. The new datum coordinate system is offset using translation and rotation parameters.

Procedure

1. Choose Home tab → Construction group → Datum CSYS.
2. In the Datum CSYS dialog box, from the Type list, select Offset CSYS.
3. In the Reference CSYS group, from the Reference list, select Selected CSYS.
4. In the graphics window, select the existing datum CSYS.
5. In the Offset from CSYS group, type the required translation and rotation parameters.
   • Note: The translation and rotation parameters are stored with the datum CSYS feature and can be edited as expressions.
6. Click OK or Apply to create the datum CSYS.

For this example, the following values are used: X=75, Y=200, Z=50, Angle Y=25.

How do I

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

Learn more

• Datum CSYS
• Datum CSYS examples

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