Coordinate System
Coordinate System
Coordinate System
Chapter 3
Draw Commands
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TIPS:
• You can continue the previous line or arc by responding to the From point:
prompt with a space or ENTER.
• Choose the right mouse button for the line pop-up menu to appear while in the
line command
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The Cartesian coordinate system divides a two dimensional plane with two perpendicular
axis. The X axis runs horizontal across the bottom of the screen. The Y axis runs vertically
along the left side of the screen. These two axis intersect at the bottom left corner of the
screen.
Each of these axis is further divided into segments. Each segment is given a value. The X axis
segments increase in value to the right. The positive X values are to the right of the
intersection of the two axis. The negative X values are to the left. The positive Y values are
above the intersection and increase up. The negative Y values are below.
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Absolute Coordinates
NOTE: If dynamic input (F12) is on, you must type the # sign before
entering absolute coordinates (e.g.#1,1).
Relative Coordinates
1. Type @deltax,deltay when AutoCAD asks for a
point. From point pick point
To point: @1,0
To point: @0,1
To point: @-1,0
To point: @0,-1
Polar Coordinates