Relative coordinate Vs Absolute coordinate

agvs · Post by **agvs** » 29 Jul 2016, 07:23

I confused coordinate values in "Editordemo"(demo source).
(Ref.See attached image.jpg)
I drew the circle at point(100,100). But the location value(which was located in under bar) was different.

I guess because of values of different coordinate, I would have different results(values). I'm not sure, Is that right?

If I only see(use) absolute coordinate values, what variables or what functions do I have see(check) in "Editordemo"?

Give me a guide and advice in detail,please.

Post by **support** » 29 Jul 2016, 19:12

Hello,

The coordinates displayed in the status bar indicate a current position of the mouse cursor in absolute CAD coordinates. The Location property value (100; 100; 0) indicates a position of the block insertion point in absolute CAD coordinates. So, if you draw a circle with the center point (100, 100, 0) and put it into a block, then insert this block at the point (100, 100, 0), the absolute coordinates of the center point will be (200, 200, 0).

Mikhail

CADSoftTools