Set the Local Coordinate System of a Panel

You can use this function to reset the local coordinate system of a panel or change the viewing direction of a projection displayed in a panel drawing. The local coordinate system of the panel is used in the creation of views added to the panel drawing.

1. Select the panel.
2. Select Panel | Panel | Update Panel Properties.
3. Select the symbol to be moved: the origin point of the panel's local coordinate system.

   

4. If necessary, rotate the symbol as follows:
   1. Right-click to open the context-sensitive menu.
   2. Select one of the following:
      • Vertical
      • Horizontal
      • Default (the rising direction in an inclined plane)
      • Select direction
        1. Select the start point of the direction line.
        2. Select the end point of the direction line.
5. Select a new location for the symbol.
6. Do either of the following:
   • Confirm the changes with the Confirm function.
   • Cancel the changes by pressing the Esc key.

Note: Before selecting a location for the symbol, you can rotate it to a horizontal or vertical position also by using the cursor keys Arrow right or Arrow left, or by using the buttons or in the auxiliary menu.

Note: You can change the view direction of a wall panel by using the button Flip in the auxiliary menu. See Change the Viewing Direction of a Wall Panel.