Locate System Origin Form

Use the Locate System Origin form to shift the origin of a coordinate system relative to the GLOBAL coordinate system (0,0). Changes made here have no effect on the GLOBAL system.

Note:  This form can be accessed only when working with a coordinate system other than the GLOBAL system.

 

Access the Locate System Origin form as follows:

Method 1:

  • Define menu > Coordinate System command to access the Coordinate Systems form.

  • Do one of the following to access the Coordinate System form:

    • Click the Add New Coordinate System button.

    • Highlight the name of a coordinate system to be modified and click the Add Copy of System or the Modify/Show button.

  • Click the System Origin button.

Method 2:

  • Click the Edit menu > Grid Data > Add/Modify Grid System command to access the Coordinate Systems form.

  • Do one of the following to access the Coordinate System form:

    • Click the Add New Coordinate System button.

    • Highlight the name of a coordinate system to be modified and click the Add Copy of System or the Modify/Show button.

  • Click the System Origin button.