How To Display Coordinates In AutoCAD 2015?

Understanding Coordinate Display in AutoCAD 2015

To effectively work with AutoCAD, it’s essential to be aware of your cursor’s coordinates. This article outlines the methods for enabling and displaying these coordinates within AutoCAD 2015.

Activating the Coordinate Display

1. Locate the Status Bar: At the bottom of the AutoCAD interface, you’ll find the status bar, which provides useful information about your drawing environment.

2. Toggle the Coordinate Display:

   • Click on the Coordinates icon located on the left side of the status bar. This action will initiate the display of the cursor coordinates.
   • Alternatively, you can press Ctrl + i multiple times. Doing so will switch between various coordinate displays.

3. Adjusting the COORDS Variable:

   • Access the command line at the bottom of the screen.
   • Enter the command COORDS and hit Enter. This will allow you to set how coordinates are displayed:
     • Set it to 0 for a static display of coordinates.
     • Use 1 for dynamic coordinates that update as you move the cursor.
     • Choose 2 to display distance and angle from the last point specified.

Finding Cursor Coordinates in AutoCAD 2015

1. Access the Customization Menu:

   • Navigate to the Customization menu located in the top menus.
   • Ensure that the Coordinates toggle is activated.

2. View Coordinates:

   • After enabling the toggle, the coordinates will show on the status bar whenever you move the cursor within the drawing area. This allows for instant reference to your cursor location.

Checking the Current Coordinate System

To determine your work’s coordinate system, follow these steps:

1. Using the Command Line: Type MAPCSASSIGN into the command line and press Enter. This command opens the Coordinate System dialog box, which contains all essential details regarding the current system in use.

Plotting GPS Coordinates

If you need to plot GPS coordinates, follow these instructions:

1. Open the Geolocation Tab: Click on the Geolocation tab found on the main ribbon.

2. Access Mark Position: In the Tools section, find the Mark Position drop-down menu and select Lat-Long.

3. Enter Latitude and Longitude:

   • Input the desired latitude and press Enter.
   • Then, type in the longitude and press Enter again.

4. Labeling the Position: In the text editor that appears, create a label for your location and finalize it by clicking outside the text editor.

Using Dimordinate and Multiple Commands

1. Utilizing the Dimordinate Command: This command allows the measurement of the Y ordinate while setting the leader line’s orientation for annotations. To use it:

   • Type DIMORDINATE and follow the prompts for leader endpoints.

2. Executing Multiple Commands:

   • To repeat commands without interruption, enter MULTIPLE at the command line, hit Enter, and then type the command you want to repeat, like CIRCLE. This feature streamlines your workflow by avoiding repetitive steps.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What are absolute coordinates in AutoCAD?

Absolute coordinates define a specific point in the Cartesian coordinate system using X, Y, and optionally Z values measured from the origin (0,0,0).

2. How do I obtain the exact coordinate value of a point?

Use the command ID to display the UCS (User Coordinate System) values of a specified location. This command outputs the X, Y, and Z coordinates of the selected point.

3. What type of projections does AutoCAD use?

AutoCAD utilizes Cartesian coordinate systems by default, which align with the X, Y, and Z axes to create a 3D representation of your designs.