Set Coordinate System FAQs

Why are there no measurements listed in the X-Axis Angle listbox?

You must configure a step that defines an x-axis angle or produces a numeric result for the X-Axis Angle listbox to contain items. You can use the Pattern Matching, Geometric Matching, Straight Edge (Rake), Adv. Straight Edge, and Geometry steps to define an x-axis angle.

I want to select an x-axis angle but the items in the X-Axis Angle list are dimmed. What should I do?

Select the Horizontal, Vertical, and Angular Motion option of the Mode control to enable the X-Axis Angle list.

What steps should I use to find features on which to base a coordinate system origin?

Coordinate system origins are based on feature locations. You can locate features using the following steps: Edge Detector, Straight Edge (Rake), Adv. Straight Edge, Circular Edge (Spoke), Detect Objects, Pattern Matching, Geometric Matching, Clamp, and Geometry.